Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Barcelona is 19.1% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Barcelona is 10.6% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 16.5% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 24.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 19.7% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 10.4% lower than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 € | 15.00 € | -6.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 60.00 € | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.25 € | +2.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 3.50 € | -56.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 4.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.46 € | 2.32 € | -48.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.69 € | 2.35 € | -12.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 1.79 € | -2.9 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.70 € | 4.06 € | -13.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.49 € | 1.48 € | -40.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.72 € | -39.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.95 € | 3.09 € | +4.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.63 € | 6.49 € | +78.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.36 € | 3.89 € | -27.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.77 € | 7.71 € | -21.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.96 € | -8.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 € | 0.85 € | +6.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.88 € | -11.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.75 € | 1.05 € | -39.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.52 € | 0.78 € | +49.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.78 € | -0.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.01 € | 1.12 € | -44.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.83 € | 0.85 € | -53.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.00 € | 7.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.74 € | 1.20 € | -56.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.15 € | 1.81 € | -42.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.45 € | 5.48 € | -47.6 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.95 € | 2.50 € | -15.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 66.60 € | 23.05 € | -65.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 3.00 € | -55.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.97 € | 3.22 € | +63.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 24.68 € | -56.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.20 € | 6.47 € | -10.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,644.50 € | 30,549.00 € | -3.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,845.64 € | 27,410.00 € | -19.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 118.94 € | 165.62 € | +39.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.57 € | 16.85 € | -31.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 20.75 € | 34.51 € | +66.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.08 € | 45.12 € | +7.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.95 € | 21.40 € | -10.6 % |
| 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 € | 550.82 € | +77.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,365.60 € | 11,310.53 € | +35.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 88.34 € | 80.57 € | -8.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.72 € | 34.79 € | +13.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.63 € | 93.80 € | +20.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.91 € | 102.05 € | +1.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,016.14 € | 1,236.65 € | +21.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 814.82 € | 945.12 € | +16.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,760.52 € | 2,030.32 € | +15.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,300.71 € | 1,489.56 € | +14.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 692.74 € | 493.47 € | -28.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 405.37 € | 332.90 € | -17.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,688.47 € | 2,152.74 € | -19.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.69 | 3.26 | -11.8 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 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 |