Cost of Living Comparison Between Lisbon and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Barcelona are 6.7% higher than in Lisbon (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Barcelona are 0.5% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 9.2% lower than in Lisbon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 12.8% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 5.8% higher than in Lisbon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 68.0% higher than in Lisbon | |
Restaurants | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 € | 15.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.90 € | 10.00 € | +12.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 3.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.00 € | 3.50 € | -12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.30 € | 2.26 € | -1.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.76 € | 2.28 € | +29.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.64 € | +34.2 % |
Markets | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.62 € | 4.05 € | +11.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 1.36 € | +4.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.64 € | 0.66 € | +2.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.80 € | 2.91 € | +4.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.66 € | 5.70 € | +22.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.19 € | 3.72 € | +16.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.56 € | 6.12 € | +10.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.93 € | -4.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 € | 0.78 € | +23.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.77 € | -1.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 1.08 € | +5.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 0.72 € | -7.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 € | 0.72 € | -11.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.51 € | 1.07 € | -28.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.76 € | -0.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.21 € | 1.14 € | -5.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.60 € | 1.60 € | -38.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.50 € | 5.13 € | -6.6 % |
Transportation | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | 2.40 € | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 40.00 € | 30.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.65 € | 3.00 € | -17.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.13 € | 3.38 € | +200.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 24.68 € | +64.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.92 € | 6.31 € | -8.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,286.36 € | 25,600.00 € | -23.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 135.88 € | 162.55 € | +19.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.93 € | 16.79 € | -26.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.58 € | 33.00 € | -14.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.20 € | 46.41 € | +18.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.76 € | 22.00 € | +72.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.00 € | 9.25 € | +15.6 % |
Childcare | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 549.76 € | 524.15 € | -4.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,487.88 € | 11,043.20 € | -18.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 73.28 € | 79.91 € | +9.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 34.30 € | 30.43 € | -11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.92 € | 90.76 € | +16.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 99.32 € | 104.38 € | +5.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,333.04 € | 1,239.12 € | -7.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 918.19 € | 942.86 € | +2.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,511.32 € | 2,093.24 € | -16.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,656.82 € | 1,554.06 € | -6.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 486.85 € | 523.17 € | +7.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 286.53 € | 353.30 € | +23.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lisbon Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,180.91 € | 1,994.25 € | +68.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.05 | 3.57 | -11.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Odivelas | 7.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alges | 7.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amadora | 7.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almada | 8.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Corroios | 9.58 miles |
| Cost of Living in Loures | 9.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Queluz | 9.82 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oeiras | 11.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rio de Mouro | 13.65 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 |