Cost of Living Comparison Between Paris and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Barcelona is 24.1% lower than in Paris (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Barcelona is 21.7% lower than in Paris | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 16.5% lower than in Paris | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 13.3% lower than in Paris | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 27.9% lower than in Paris | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 25.5% lower than in Paris | |
Restaurants | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 15.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 62.50 € | 60.00 € | -4.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7.00 € | 3.50 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.00 € | 4.00 € | -42.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.02 € | 2.42 € | -39.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.68 € | 2.39 € | -35.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.81 € | 1.80 € | -35.9 % |
Markets | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.04 € | 4.15 € | -17.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.66 € | 1.57 € | -5.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 0.75 € | -36.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.49 € | 2.95 € | -34.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 10.27 € | 6.83 € | -33.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.53 € | 3.77 € | -31.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.46 € | 7.61 € | -10.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.40 € | 1.04 € | -25.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.95 € | 0.96 € | +1.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 € | 0.88 € | -35.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.55 € | 1.07 € | -30.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.78 € | -26.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 0.72 € | -38.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.61 € | 1.27 € | -21.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.75 € | -2.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 € | 6.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.38 € | 1.22 € | -48.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.47 € | 2.02 € | -41.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 12.50 € | 6.00 € | -52.0 % |
Transportation | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.55 € | +2.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 88.40 € | 23.00 € | -74.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 8.00 € | 3.88 € | -51.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 € | 3.86 € | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 48.00 € | 25.30 € | -47.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.04 € | 6.17 € | -12.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,740.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +8.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,527.78 € | 28,571.43 € | -9.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 224.59 € | 159.64 € | -28.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.22 € | 19.26 € | +26.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.69 € | 33.90 € | +7.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.52 € | 47.99 € | +43.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.36 € | 18.60 € | +13.7 % |
| 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 | 766.67 € | 598.53 € | -21.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,000.00 € | 12,553.85 € | -3.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 102.56 € | 74.05 € | -27.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 41.13 € | 32.05 € | -22.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 106.90 € | 91.19 € | -14.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 138.28 € | 102.94 € | -25.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,438.72 € | 1,349.62 € | -6.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,034.17 € | 1,042.14 € | +0.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,063.33 € | 2,371.03 € | -22.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,073.33 € | 1,590.22 € | -23.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,143.22 € | 511.12 € | -55.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 786.35 € | 375.98 € | -52.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Paris Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,065.57 € | 1,786.66 € | -41.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.57 | 3.39 | -4.9 % |
| Last update: | 19 May 2025 | 20 May 2025 | |
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| Cost of Living in Chaville | 9.56 miles |
| Cost of Living in Guyancourt | 17.40 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chartres | 56.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rouen | 81.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Orleans | 82.41 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amiens | 86.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reims | 89.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Saint-Quentin | 108.41 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 Igualada, Catalunya | 42.33 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 |