Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 48% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 49% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (CHF 18) | CHF 28 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 13 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.74 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.96 (CHF 2.76) | CHF 9 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.97 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 3.61 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 4.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.93 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.44 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 3.46 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.73 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 50% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,883 (CHF 1,754) | CHF 3,818 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,316 (CHF 1,226) | CHF 3,096 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (CHF 135) | CHF 165 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,298 (CHF 1,209) | CHF 2,213 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €991 (CHF 923) | CHF 1,673 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (CHF 84) | CHF 121 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (CHF 28) | CHF 55 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €274 (CHF 255) | CHF 547 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (CHF 101) | CHF 180 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 29 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 31% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 71) | CHF 96 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (CHF 42) | CHF 58 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (CHF 75) | CHF 123 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (CHF 100) | CHF 193 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 44% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,398 (CHF 29,243) | CHF 34,446 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (CHF 1.57) | CHF 1.89 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (CHF 30) | CHF 70 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (CHF 14) | CHF 34 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 55% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 12 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (CHF 55) | CHF 129 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.33 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 9 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.55 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 4.29 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (CHF 3.09) | CHF 5.10 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 4.48 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.45 (CHF 2.28) | CHF 4.59 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (CHF 24) | CHF 42 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (CHF 41) | CHF 84 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (CHF 16) | CHF 43 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (CHF 44) | CHF 119 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (CHF 53) | CHF 130 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 12) | CHF 23 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.36 (CHF 3.13) | CHF 4.90 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.17 (CHF 4.81) | CHF 8 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €539 (CHF 502) | CHF 589 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (CHF 0.23) | CHF 0.33 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €67 (CHF 62) | CHF 122 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 9 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 991 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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