Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Berlin, Germany
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €12 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 | €3.46 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 | €0.91 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.84 | €3.00 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.75 | €2.27 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €4.54 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 | €2.46 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.18 | €1.29 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 | €1.21 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €5.05 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 | €1.78 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 | €0.93 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is about the same as in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,493 | €1,455 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,077 | €1,095 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 | €169 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,074 | €1,010 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €767 | €741 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 | €90 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €24 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 | €402 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €98 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €4.13 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €14 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 | €91 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €31 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €87 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 | €109 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,588 | €21,621 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 | €1.33 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 | €80 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 | €18 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is about the same as in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.74 | €5.64 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €7 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 | €83 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 | €3.31 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 | €1.88 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.83 | €2.39 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 | €1.40 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 | €1.30 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €27 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €31 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €24 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 | €83 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 | €68 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €9 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.58 | €3.40 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.96 | €3.69 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €491 | €418 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 | €0.11 | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 | €32 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 | €7 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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