Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 91% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 91% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (151元) | 47元 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (95元) | 36元 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 (35元) | 12元 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (9元) | 12元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (26元) | 17元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (17元) | 10元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (61元) | 54元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (18元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (14元) | 6元 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (11元) | 6元 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (68元) | 79元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (18元) | 8元 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (10元) | 10元 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,073 (16,735元) | 13,993元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,523 (12,294元) | 8,120元 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (1,074元) | 382元 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,360 (10,979元) | 7,358元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €943 (7,611元) | 4,126元 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (736元) | 193元 | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (243元) | 91元 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (2,419元) | 1,862元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (822元) | 560元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (75元) | 34元 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (112元) | 56元 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (603元) | 441元 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (367元) | 252元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (776元) | 497元 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (799元) | 797元 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,140 (227,225元) | 154,765元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (13元) | 8元 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (230元) | 249元 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (129元) | 38元 | + 243% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (41元) | 28元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (70元) | 46元 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (510元) | 242元 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.55 (45元) | 43元 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (22元) | 38元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (23元) | 25元 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (15元) | 10元 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (20元) | 14元 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (197元) | 86元 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 78% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (324元) | 239元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (149元) | 120元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (359元) | 951元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (460元) | 200元 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (100元) | 73元 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.65 (29元) | 28元 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (53元) | 10元 | + 404% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (3,721元) | 3,423元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (2.39元) | 0.41元 | + 477% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (503元) | 389元 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (49元) | 20元 | + 148% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 869 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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