Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (443 Kč) | 227 Kč | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (228 Kč) | 192 Kč | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.09 (100 Kč) | 108 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (26 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.57 (87 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (56 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (167 Kč) | 165 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (57 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (39 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (27 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (170 Kč) | 147 Kč | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (51 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (28 Kč) | 31 Kč | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,645 (40,078 Kč) | 38,333 Kč | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,168 (28,460 Kč) | 27,459 Kč | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (3,631 Kč) | 5,494 Kč | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,083 (26,401 Kč) | 25,114 Kč | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (20,271 Kč) | 18,990 Kč | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €103 (2,518 Kč) | 4,082 Kč | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (578 Kč) | 467 Kč | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 (9,297 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (2,430 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (234 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (300 Kč) | 309 Kč | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (1,784 Kč) | 1,916 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (817 Kč) | 1,032 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (2,207 Kč) | 2,370 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (2,099 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,163 (710,724 Kč) | 597,282 Kč | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (41 Kč) | 38 Kč | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (783 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (414 Kč) | 337 Kč | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (226 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (213 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (1,466 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (135 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.64 (64 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (104 Kč) | 86 Kč | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.25 (55 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (50 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (574 Kč) | 574 Kč | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (899 Kč) | 709 Kč | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (451 Kč) | 499 Kč | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (975 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (1,323 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (297 Kč) | 190 Kč | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.47 (85 Kč) | 74 Kč | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (130 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €436 (10,625 Kč) | 19,043 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (4.91 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (1,393 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.17 (126 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,319 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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