Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (£16) | £10 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (£3.54) | £3.64 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (£0.93) | £1.07 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.57 (£3.09) | £3.57 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (£1.98) | £1.74 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.94) | £4.91 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (£2.01) | £2.01 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (£1.40) | £1.00 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (£0.97) | £1.74 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £10 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (£1.82) | £2.16 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (£0.99) | £0.78 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,645 (£1,424) | £1,482 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,168 (£1,011) | £850 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (£129) | £90 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,083 (£938) | £910 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (£720) | £615 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (£89) | £73 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (£21) | £17 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (£330) | £272 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (£86) | £83 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£8) | £6 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (£11) | £14 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Belfast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (£63) | £64 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£29) | £36 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£78) | £68 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (£75) | £80 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 34% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,163 (£25,253) | £23,353 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (£1.45) | £1.54 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (£28) | £64 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£15) | £12 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (£8) | £3.29 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (£52) | £67 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (£4.79) | £3.40 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 (£2.29) | £1.78 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (£3.71) | £2.62 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.25 (£1.95) | £1.71 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (£1.79) | £1.27 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£20) | £12 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Belfast (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Belfast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (£32) | £39 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (£16) | £19 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (£35) | £78 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (£47) | £49 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £10 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (£3.01) | £3.58 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (£4.63) | £5.11 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €436 (£378) | £400 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (£0.17) | £0.20 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (£49) | £32 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (£4.47) | £12 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,981 prices entered by 235 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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