Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €20 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €13 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 | €5.68 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 | €1.35 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 | €4.14 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 | €2.99 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €6 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 | €2.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 | €2.00 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 | €1.06 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 | €1.76 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 | €2.00 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,064 | €2,268 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,439 | €1,811 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 | €282 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,360 | €1,505 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €943 | €994 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 | €164 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €32 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 | €395 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 | €75 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €8 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €19 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Munich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €83 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 | €35 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €98 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 | €142 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Munich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,140 | €27,102 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 | €1.77 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 | €55 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 | €20 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Munich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €10 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 | €69 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.55 | €4.00 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 | €2.31 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 | €3.20 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 | €1.83 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 | €1.35 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 | €23 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €50 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €24 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 | €149 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 | €65 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €13 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.65 | €4.74 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €4.21 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 | €431 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 | €0.12 | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 | €63 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €9 | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,063 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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