Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is about the same as in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €13 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €9 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 | €4.70 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 | €1.28 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.18 | €3.99 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.74 | €3.60 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €5.87 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.67 | €2.93 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 | €1.84 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 | €0.89 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €6 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.91 | €1.74 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 | €1.22 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,558 | €2,148 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,098 | €1,580 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 | €220 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,018 | €1,381 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 | €929 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 | €157 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 | €28 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €430 | €323 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 | €218 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €15 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Berlin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 | €89 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €43 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 | €95 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 | €118 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,678 | €37,642 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 | €2.17 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 | €70 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 | €22 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 | €9 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €10 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 | €80 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.26 | €4.24 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.37 | €5.98 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 | €2.51 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 | €2.38 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 | €1.63 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €24 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €40 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €21 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 | €180 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 | €58 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €10 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.59 | €3.32 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 | €3.65 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 | €837 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 | €0.16 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 | €63 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.05 | €8 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,578 prices entered by 251 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
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