Cost of living in Paris (France) is 48% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 39% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Paris | Barcelona, Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 | €19 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €11 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €4.03 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 | €1.10 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €6 | €3.10 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.55 | €2.00 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €8 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 | €2.25 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.32 | €1.49 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.79 | €1.32 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €8 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.36 | €2.05 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.47 | €0.98 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 61% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,309 | €1,741 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,550 | €1,379 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €186 | €152 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 | €1,080 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,447 | €953 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 | €97 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €29 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €360 | €313 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 | €109 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €9 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €13 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 13% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €104 | €74 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 | €87 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 | €106 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 73% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,009 | €31,676 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.93 | €1.74 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 | €32 | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €15 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 6% cheaper than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 | €5.45 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €8 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 | €59 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.44 | €5.30 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.36 | €2.60 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 | €3.38 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.71 | €2.12 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 | €2.34 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €23 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 29% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 | €41 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 | €18 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 | €46 | + 127% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €101 | €56 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €13 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.77 | €3.78 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 | €5.68 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 | €531 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 | €0.25 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €55 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 | €5.78 | + 96% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,385 prices entered by 216 different people.
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