Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 101% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| London | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £17 (€20) | €18 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.83 (€4.56) | €4.25 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (€1.34) | €1.09 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.01 (€4.77) | €2.95 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.86 (€2.21) | €2.11 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.11 (€4.89) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.01 (€2.39) | €2.16 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.75 (€0.89) | €1.50 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (€2.25) | €1.32 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €9 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.21 (€2.63) | €2.12 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (€1.27) | €1.06 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 124% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| London | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £4,433 (€5,278) | €1,989 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,397 (€4,044) | €1,387 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £165 (€197) | €141 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,662 (€3,169) | €1,280 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,733 (€2,063) | €1,006 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (€162) | €91 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€34) | €33 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £255 (€304) | €285 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £103 (€122) | €97 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.87 (€5.80) | €7 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€16) | €14 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £76 (€90) | €80 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (€42) | €47 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £86 (€102) | €84 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £97 (€116) | €102 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 248% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 248% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,958 (€34,472) | €31,019 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.46 (€1.74) | €1.60 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £169 (€201) | €31 | + 551% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £21 (€25) | €17 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.22 (€2.65) | €5.52 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £55 (€65) | €56 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.62 (€4.31) | €5.04 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.03 (€2.42) | €2.38 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.04 (€6) | €2.75 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 (€2.53) | €2.06 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.06 (€2.45) | €2.29 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€18) | €25 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€48) | €43 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (€31) | €17 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (€118) | €48 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £77 (€92) | €53 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (€16) | €12 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.62 (€4.31) | €3.58 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (€8) | €5.66 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £410 (€488) | €461 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.28 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (€56) | €60 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €7 | + 176% | |
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TOTAL | + 101% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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