Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 79% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barcelona | San Luis Potosí | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 214 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 142 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 59 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 37 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 22 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 67 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 43 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 186 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 33 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 113% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barcelona | San Luis Potosí | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,423 (Mex$ 33,076) | Mex$ 14,165 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,059 (Mex$ 24,628) | Mex$ 8,893 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (Mex$ 3,268) | Mex$ 709 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €931 (Mex$ 21,634) | Mex$ 12,875 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €676 (Mex$ 15,722) | Mex$ 5,754 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (Mex$ 2,080) | Mex$ 920 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 521 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (Mex$ 8,795) | Mex$ 8,887 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Mex$ 2,137) | Mex$ 1,837 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 99 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Mex$ 279) | Mex$ 80 | + 249% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barcelona | San Luis Potosí | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Mex$ 1,965) | Mex$ 870 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (Mex$ 766) | Mex$ 810 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Mex$ 1,920) | Mex$ 1,631 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (Mex$ 2,054) | Mex$ 1,035 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 110% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barcelona | San Luis Potosí | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,801 (Mex$ 599,864) | Mex$ 345,868 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (Mex$ 941) | Mex$ 398 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 82 | + 448% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 41% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barcelona | San Luis Potosí | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.74 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 89 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 298 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (Mex$ 1,357) | Mex$ 564 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 51 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.76 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 54 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 54 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 26 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 123 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 83% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
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| Barcelona | San Luis Potosí | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Mex$ 773) | Mex$ 247 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 145 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Mex$ 927) | Mex$ 1,106 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Mex$ 1,155) | Mex$ 611 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 107 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 66 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.12 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 40 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (Mex$ 11,453) | Mex$ 10,221 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Mex$ 5.83) | Mex$ 2.46 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (Mex$ 1,348) | Mex$ 876 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 59 | + 100% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,650 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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