Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 13% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($19) | $13 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.13 ($4.45) | $2.69 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.13) | $0.84 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.51 ($3.78) | $2.36 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 ($2.51) | $3.59 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 ($6) | $4.44 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 ($2.36) | $3.19 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 ($1.71) | $1.47 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 ($1.11) | $2.07 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 ($2.36) | $2.01 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 ($1.23) | $1.56 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,641 ($1,768) | $1,638 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,144 ($1,232) | $933 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €153 ($164) | $186 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,065 ($1,147) | $1,079 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €791 ($852) | $771 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 ($117) | $96 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($29) | $53 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 ($391) | $303 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 ($112) | $96 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 ($13) | $20 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €89 ($96) | $42 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 ($35) | $33 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($98) | $82 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 ($97) | $103 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,074 ($31,315) | $21,300 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 ($1.90) | $0.79 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 ($36) | $48 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 ($19) | $12 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | $7 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 ($66) | $131 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.57 ($6) | $5.89 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.49 ($2.68) | $2.89 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 ($3.27) | $4.96 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 ($2.22) | $3.10 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 ($2.19) | $1.56 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 ($27) | $17 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Memphis, Tennessee | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 ($36) | $44 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($20) | $23 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €45 ($48) | $140 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 ($55) | $56 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $10 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.59 ($3.87) | $4.85 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.77 ($5.14) | $4.43 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €444 ($478) | $432 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 ($0.22) | $0.11 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 ($57) | $32 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 ($5.50) | $7 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,646 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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