Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Barcelona is 21.3% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Barcelona is 10.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 19.1% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 23.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 26.1% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 17.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 60.00 € | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 3.00 € | -62.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 3.50 € | -56.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.48 € | 2.26 € | -49.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.68 € | 2.34 € | -12.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.79 € | 1.71 € | -4.4 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.45 € | 3.95 € | -11.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 € | 1.34 € | -48.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 0.68 € | -42.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.90 € | 2.91 € | +0.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.55 € | 5.75 € | +61.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.23 € | 3.75 € | -28.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.43 € | 6.35 € | -32.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.89 € | -13.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.79 € | -1.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.80 € | -18.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.01 € | -42.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.74 € | +36.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.73 € | -10.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.94 € | 1.06 € | -45.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.79 € | 0.77 € | -57.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | 6.50 € | -53.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.63 € | 1.16 € | -56.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.09 € | 1.59 € | -48.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.40 € | 5.20 € | -50.0 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.95 € | 2.50 € | -15.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 22.00 € | -67.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 3.00 € | -55.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.22 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 24.00 € | -57.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.19 € | 6.36 € | -11.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,490.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -7.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,916.11 € | 26,360.00 € | -22.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 110.73 € | 156.76 € | +41.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.49 € | 16.40 € | -33.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.23 € | 32.51 € | +69.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.36 € | 46.49 € | +7.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 24.71 € | 20.76 € | -16.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 9.50 € | -44.1 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 311.23 € | 547.42 € | +75.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,365.60 € | 10,935.29 € | +30.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 86.48 € | 77.41 € | -10.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.41 € | 31.68 € | +4.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 73.53 € | 90.32 € | +22.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 95.17 € | 101.68 € | +6.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,014.95 € | 1,241.31 € | +22.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 797.24 € | 960.81 € | +20.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,775.19 € | 2,104.17 € | +18.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,308.80 € | 1,524.61 € | +16.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 701.93 € | 523.17 € | -25.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 401.78 € | 352.30 € | -12.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,721.80 € | 2,003.70 € | -26.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.82 | 3.53 | -7.5 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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Cities near Helsinki: | Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |
Cities near Barcelona: | Cost of Living in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat | 5.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Badalona | 6.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cornella de Llobregat | 7.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sabadell | 16.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Terrassa | 17.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tarragona | 63.44 miles |
| Cost of Living in Castello de la Plana | 173.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sagunto | 205.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valencia | 218.59 miles |