Cost of Living Comparison Between Milan and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Barcelona are 22.0% lower than in Milan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Barcelona are 20.9% lower than in Milan | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 18.7% lower than in Milan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 22.1% lower than in Milan | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 26.2% lower than in Milan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 45.5% higher than in Milan | |
Restaurants | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 10.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.50 € | -30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.95 € | 2.26 € | +16.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.85 € | 2.28 € | -20.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 1.64 € | +14.1 % |
Markets | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.14 € | 4.05 € | -34.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.17 € | 1.36 € | -37.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.54 € | 0.66 € | -57.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.96 € | 2.91 € | -26.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.27 € | 5.70 € | -21.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.37 € | 3.72 € | -30.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.18 € | 6.12 € | -33.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 0.93 € | -11.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.78 € | -12.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.14 € | 0.77 € | -32.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.58 € | 1.08 € | -31.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.72 € | -4.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.72 € | -2.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.31 € | 1.07 € | -18.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.52 € | 0.76 € | +47.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.82 € | 1.14 € | -37.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.14 € | 1.60 € | -25.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 5.13 € | -14.4 % |
Transportation | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 € | 2.40 € | +9.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 39.00 € | 30.00 € | -23.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 3.00 € | -57.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.38 € | +5.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.27 € | 24.68 € | -25.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.07 € | 6.31 € | -10.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,842.86 € | 25,600.00 € | -17.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 262.36 € | 162.55 € | -38.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 9.22 € | 16.79 € | +82.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 26.95 € | 33.00 € | +22.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 66.28 € | 46.41 € | -30.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.91 € | 22.00 € | -31.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 9.25 € | -7.5 % |
Childcare | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 803.40 € | 524.15 € | -34.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,172.09 € | 11,043.20 € | -16.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 92.94 € | 79.91 € | -14.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.04 € | 30.43 € | -15.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 98.74 € | 90.76 € | -8.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 142.26 € | 104.38 € | -26.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,432.09 € | 1,239.12 € | -13.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 951.34 € | 942.86 € | -0.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,908.42 € | 2,093.24 € | -28.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,879.14 € | 1,554.06 € | -17.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 852.51 € | 523.17 € | -38.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 443.90 € | 353.30 € | -20.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,732.55 € | 1,994.25 € | +15.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.39 | 3.57 | -18.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 392 | 385 |
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Cities near Milan: | Cost of Living in Monza | 14.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pavia | 24.69 miles |
| Cost of Living in Como | 31.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Novara | 32.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bergamo | 34.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Varese | 35.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vercelli | 46.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Brescia | 64.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turin | 87.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Genoa | 90.08 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 |