Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 170% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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Food | + 153% | |||
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Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 153% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Barcelona, Spain | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (руб 1,695) | руб 401 | + 322% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (руб 1,061) | руб 322 | + 230% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (руб 384) | руб 175 | + 119% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (руб 95) | руб 76 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.19 (руб 288) | руб 113 | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (руб 200) | руб 153 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (руб 686) | руб 378 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (руб 194) | руб 102 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (руб 151) | руб 38 | + 293% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (руб 111) | руб 69 | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 765) | руб 597 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (руб 204) | руб 124 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (руб 109) | руб 27 | + 304% | |
Housing | + 345% | |||
Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 345% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Barcelona, Spain | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,061 (руб 186,213) | руб 38,419 | + 385% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,491 (руб 134,698) | руб 24,855 | + 442% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (руб 12,015) | руб 6,083 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,360 (руб 122,876) | руб 19,940 | + 516% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €943 (руб 85,173) | руб 13,661 | + 523% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (руб 8,243) | руб 3,095 | + 166% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (руб 2,719) | руб 434 | + 527% | |
40” flat screen tv | €300 (руб 27,068) | руб 22,963 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (руб 9,205) | руб 4,467 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (руб 869) | руб 399 | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (руб 1,259) | руб 642 | + 96% | |
Clothes | + 133% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 133% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (руб 6,745) | руб 2,436 | + 177% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (руб 4,090) | руб 1,969 | + 108% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (руб 8,685) | руб 3,973 | + 119% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (руб 8,944) | руб 3,702 | + 142% | |
Transportation | + 133% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 133% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,140 (руб 2,542,999) | руб 1,268,460 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (руб 142) | руб 52 | + 175% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (руб 2,578) | руб 1,215 | + 112% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (руб 1,444) | руб 289 | + 400% | |
Personal Care | + 127% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 127% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (руб 453) | руб 331 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (руб 787) | руб 539 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (руб 5,708) | руб 1,365 | + 318% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.55 (руб 501) | руб 201 | + 149% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (руб 247) | руб 142 | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (руб 260) | руб 190 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (руб 164) | руб 76 | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (руб 219) | руб 90 | + 142% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (руб 2,149) | руб 293 | + 634% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 91% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Barcelona, Spain | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (руб 3,630) | руб 1,375 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (руб 1,691) | руб 559 | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (руб 4,533) | руб 3,330 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (руб 5,143) | руб 2,823 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (руб 1,124) | руб 252 | + 346% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.65 (руб 330) | руб 123 | + 168% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (руб 590) | руб 176 | + 235% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (руб 41,644) | руб 33,208 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (руб 27) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (руб 5,311) | руб 2,562 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (руб 553) | руб 128 | + 333% | |
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TOTAL | + 170% |

These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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