Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Kandy, Sri Lanka
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| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 152% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (3,566 ₨) | 541 ₨ | + 559% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (1,950 ₨) | 630 ₨ | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.71 (884 ₨) | 300 ₨ | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (216 ₨) | 310 ₨ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.73 (650 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 (429 ₨) | 135 ₨ | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (1,554 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (425 ₨) | 167 ₨ | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (296 ₨) | 120 ₨ | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (228 ₨) | 238 ₨ | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (1,855 ₨) | 3,255 ₨ | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (434 ₨) | 240 ₨ | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (241 ₨) | 90 ₨ | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 101% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,460 (347,818 ₨) | 61,967 ₨ | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,097 (261,376 ₨) | 31,969 ₨ | + 718% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (30,882 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 1444% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,069 (254,671 ₨) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €745 (177,482 ₨) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (21,043 ₨) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (6,905 ₨) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (83,135 ₨) | 36,000 ₨ | + 131% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (20,798 ₨) | 30,000 ₨ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (2,021 ₨) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (2,546 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 537% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 119% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (21,516 ₨) | 3,436 ₨ | + 526% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (7,075 ₨) | 6,039 ₨ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (20,103 ₨) | 2,937 ₨ | + 584% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (20,517 ₨) | 4,067 ₨ | + 404% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,307 (5,791,524 ₨) | 4,500,000 ₨ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (300 ₨) | 124 ₨ | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (9,777 ₨) | 5,000 ₨ | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (4,761 ₨) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 139% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.86 (1,159 ₨) | 536 ₨ | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (1,592 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 298% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (15,861 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 891% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.82 (1,149 ₨) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.98 (710 ₨) | 756 ₨ | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (681 ₨) | 200 ₨ | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (367 ₨) | 231 ₨ | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (527 ₨) | 96 ₨ | + 450% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (3,769 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 654% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 117% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (7,913 ₨) | 1,698 ₨ | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (3,943 ₨) | 1,296 ₨ | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (15,260 ₨) | 1,200 ₨ | + 1172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (10,941 ₨) | 3,500 ₨ | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (2,363 ₨) | 600 ₨ | + 294% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (595 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (935 ₨) | 150 ₨ | + 523% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (115,525 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (65 ₨) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (12,183 ₨) | 2,324 ₨ | + 424% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (1,201 ₨) | 783 ₨ | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,820 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 105% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
For example, you would need at least 383,299 ₨ (€1,609) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 187,000 ₨ in Kandy.
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