Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 72% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 90% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barcelona | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (R$ 110) | R$ 37 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 54) | R$ 29 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.65 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 5.10 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.97 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.50 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 51 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.77 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 188% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barcelona | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,596 (R$ 8,866) | R$ 2,820 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,085 (R$ 6,029) | R$ 1,695 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (R$ 738) | R$ 235 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (R$ 6,069) | R$ 2,321 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €775 (R$ 4,305) | R$ 1,425 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (R$ 496) | R$ 191 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (R$ 159) | R$ 53 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €405 (R$ 2,252) | R$ 2,026 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (R$ 630) | R$ 548 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 48) | R$ 18 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (R$ 62) | R$ 14 | + 355% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barcelona | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (R$ 438) | R$ 185 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 188) | R$ 192 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (R$ 563) | R$ 383 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (R$ 611) | R$ 290 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barcelona | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,470 (R$ 141,483) | R$ 108,418 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (R$ 208) | R$ 222 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (R$ 103) | R$ 35 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 70% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barcelona | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (R$ 57) | R$ 19 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R$ 49) | R$ 36 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (R$ 312) | R$ 183 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.26 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.33 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (R$ 134) | R$ 40 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in João Pessoa (Brazil) | ||||
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| Barcelona | João Pessoa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (R$ 199) | R$ 69 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 98) | R$ 53 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (R$ 217) | R$ 146 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (R$ 278) | R$ 140 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (R$ 70) | R$ 13 | + 456% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 168% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (R$ 2,528) | R$ 3,195 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (R$ 1.10) | R$ 1.43 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (R$ 303) | R$ 88 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 268% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,397 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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