Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (ARS $6,732) | ARS $5,405 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (ARS $3,469) | ARS $3,298 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (ARS $1,515) | ARS $1,069 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (ARS $397) | ARS $409 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.57 (ARS $1,321) | ARS $1,197 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (ARS $845) | ARS $692 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $2,540) | ARS $1,797 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (ARS $860) | ARS $741 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (ARS $600) | ARS $460 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (ARS $414) | ARS $629 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $2,585) | ARS $2,528 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (ARS $779) | ARS $757 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (ARS $423) | ARS $334 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,645 (ARS $609,232) | ARS $398,149 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,168 (ARS $432,626) | ARS $216,924 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (ARS $55,200) | ARS $25,319 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,083 (ARS $401,323) | ARS $264,169 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (ARS $308,142) | ARS $172,460 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (ARS $38,269) | ARS $12,915 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (ARS $8,780) | ARS $4,967 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (ARS $141,323) | ARS $129,242 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (ARS $36,938) | ARS $58,934 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (ARS $3,551) | ARS $2,597 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (ARS $4,559) | ARS $1,554 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 33% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (ARS $27,112) | ARS $34,414 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (ARS $12,422) | ARS $19,940 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (ARS $33,556) | ARS $54,142 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (ARS $31,902) | ARS $47,722 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,163 (ARS $10,803,750) | ARS $11,745,700 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (ARS $619) | ARS $337 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (ARS $11,895) | ARS $6,165 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (ARS $6,289) | ARS $2,790 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (ARS $3,432) | ARS $1,605 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (ARS $3,231) | ARS $4,103 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (ARS $22,282) | ARS $6,531 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (ARS $2,051) | ARS $1,667 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 (ARS $979) | ARS $859 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (ARS $1,587) | ARS $2,068 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.25 (ARS $833) | ARS $1,013 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (ARS $767) | ARS $841 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (ARS $8,726) | ARS $4,552 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Buenos Aires | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (ARS $13,665) | ARS $9,682 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (ARS $6,850) | ARS $3,100 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (ARS $14,814) | ARS $14,415 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (ARS $20,115) | ARS $17,681 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (ARS $4,516) | ARS $4,467 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (ARS $1,287) | ARS $1,601 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (ARS $1,979) | ARS $1,305 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €436 (ARS $161,513) | ARS $359,663 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (ARS $75) | ARS $46 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (ARS $21,172) | ARS $12,320 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (ARS $1,914) | ARS $1,276 | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,589 prices entered by 666 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $1,584,410 (€4,277) in Barcelona, Spain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $1,220,000 in Buenos Aires.
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