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Cost of living in Paris, France vs Barcelona, Spain
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 37% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €13 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €3.09 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 | €0.95 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 | €3.01 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 | €1.62 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.87 | €1.70 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 | €1.05 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 | €0.90 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €8 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 | €1.68 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 | €1.05 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 55% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,606 | €1,457 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €2,280 | €1,094 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 | €118 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,594 | €999 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,222 | €781 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 | €92 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 | €29 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €370 | €421 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €131 | €69 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €8 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €11 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 14% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 | €82 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 | €33 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 | €91 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 | €102 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 28% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,488 | €23,067 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 | €1.35 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 | €51 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 | €13 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 4% cheaper than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.94 | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €5.91 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €62 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.59 | €4.64 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.49 | €3.40 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 | €3.86 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 | €1.68 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 | €1.96 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 | €16 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 11% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 | €35 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €18 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 | €59 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 | €55 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €10 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.96 | €2.26 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €5.10 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €410 | €470 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 | €0.17 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 | €48 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.12 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2019.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,788 prices entered by 744 different people.
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