Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 106% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
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| Food | + 98% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 98% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (139元) | 26元 | + 442% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (73元) | 33元 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (31元) | 12元 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (8元) | 14元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (29元) | 13元 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (18元) | 12元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (51元) | 39元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (18元) | 13元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (13元) | 7元 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (9元) | 5.69元 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (52元) | 100元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (16元) | 7元 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (8元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 200% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,657 (12,775元) | 4,224元 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,219 (9,400元) | 2,745元 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (1,135元) | 263元 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,076 (8,291元) | 2,631元 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €846 (6,518元) | 1,436元 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (780元) | 268元 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (183元) | 97元 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (2,645元) | 2,514元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (822元) | 930元 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (83元) | 27元 | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (96元) | 26元 | + 271% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 8% cheaper than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (590元) | 488元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (227元) | 332元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (696元) | 630元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (664元) | 567元 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 112% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,374 (249,565元) | 117,537元 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (13元) | 7元 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (237元) | 115元 | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (132元) | 27元 | + 385% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (59元) | 19元 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (67元) | 25元 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (464元) | 200元 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (43元) | 25元 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.57 (20元) | 32元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (33元) | 40元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (18元) | 10元 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (16元) | 10元 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (182元) | 29元 | + 518% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 84% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (291元) | 86元 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (144元) | 66元 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (308元) | 652元 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (420元) | 180元 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (96元) | 42元 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (30元) | 33元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.16 (40元) | 22元 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (3,564元) | 4,238元 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.55元) | 0.25元 | + 522% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (423元) | 363元 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (42元) | 20元 | + 112% | |
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TOTAL | + 106% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,621 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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