Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 61% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 37% 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 | €19 (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 221 | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 130 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 64 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.12 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 35 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 22 | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 70 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 46 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 29 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 238 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 35 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 14% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 94% 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 | €1,584 (Mex$ 32,524) | Mex$ 13,641 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,065 (Mex$ 21,876) | Mex$ 9,236 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (Mex$ 2,935) | Mex$ 988 | + 197% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (Mex$ 21,216) | Mex$ 13,719 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €761 (Mex$ 15,624) | Mex$ 6,510 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (Mex$ 1,996) | Mex$ 860 | + 132% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 407 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €419 (Mex$ 8,611) | Mex$ 9,251 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (Mex$ 2,152) | Mex$ 2,444 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 91 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 91 | + 152% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Mex$ 1,619) | Mex$ 829 | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Mex$ 695) | Mex$ 710 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (Mex$ 2,083) | Mex$ 1,414 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (Mex$ 2,258) | Mex$ 1,086 | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 72% more expensive than in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,587 (Mex$ 525,504) | Mex$ 428,111 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 21 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 370 | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 165 | + 132% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 34% 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) | €10 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 93 | + 127% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 275 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (Mex$ 1,153) | Mex$ 446 | + 158% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.26 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 50 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 61 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 58 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 29 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 162 | + 206% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 56% 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 | €36 (Mex$ 738) | Mex$ 196 | + 276% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 154 | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 659 | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (Mex$ 1,004) | Mex$ 568 | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 145 | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 88 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.92 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 41 | + 144% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (Mex$ 9,346) | Mex$ 9,535 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Mex$ 4.05) | Mex$ 2.41 | + 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 899 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 64 | + 63% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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