Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Barcelona is 29.6% lower than in Paris (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Barcelona is 27.9% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 24.5% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 24.4% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 40.0% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 3.6% lower than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 € | 15.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 € | 60.00 € | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 3.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.33 € | 2.27 € | -47.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.57 € | 2.38 € | -33.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.79 € | 1.73 € | -37.9 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.31 € | 3.96 € | -25.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.74 € | 1.32 € | -24.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.12 € | 0.66 € | -41.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.68 € | 2.94 € | -37.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.62 € | 5.70 € | -40.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.65 € | 3.75 € | -43.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.12 € | 6.23 € | -38.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.47 € | 0.91 € | -38.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.78 € | -22.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.57 € | 0.79 € | -49.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.82 € | 1.03 € | -43.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 0.73 € | -27.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.72 € | -33.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.59 € | 1.06 € | -33.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.95 € | 0.77 € | -19.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 6.50 € | -18.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.29 € | 1.17 € | -48.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.54 € | 1.58 € | -55.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.00 € | 5.20 € | -56.7 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.15 € | 2.50 € | +16.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 85.00 € | 22.00 € | -74.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.12 € | 3.00 € | -51.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 € | 3.22 € | +3.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 46.00 € | 24.00 € | -47.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 € | 6.35 € | -12.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,500.00 € | 30,000.00 € | -1.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,623.75 € | 26,360.00 € | -13.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 236.09 € | 158.34 € | -32.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.60 € | 16.74 € | +7.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 29.39 € | 32.89 € | +11.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.06 € | 46.91 € | +23.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 17.49 € | 20.76 € | +18.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 € | 9.00 € | -30.8 % |
Childcare | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 743.89 € | 547.42 € | -26.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 16,375.00 € | 11,170.59 € | -31.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 95.76 € | 80.52 € | -15.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.95 € | 31.54 € | -23.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 102.28 € | 90.73 € | -11.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 139.32 € | 102.26 € | -26.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,359.22 € | 1,239.94 € | -8.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 998.68 € | 962.50 € | -3.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,093.97 € | 2,102.04 € | -32.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,269.00 € | 1,524.61 € | -32.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,097.99 € | 523.17 € | -52.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 821.41 € | 352.30 € | -57.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,914.30 € | 2,024.97 € | -30.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.80 | 3.56 | -6.3 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Cornella de Llobregat | 7.27 miles |
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| 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 |