Cost of Living Comparison Between Milan and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Barcelona is 17.2% lower than in Milan (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Barcelona is 15.0% lower than in Milan | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 9.9% lower than in Milan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 17.7% lower than in Milan | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 19.1% lower than in Milan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 7.8% 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) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 € | 3.50 € | -41.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 4.00 € | -27.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.91 € | 2.43 € | +27.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 € | 2.40 € | -17.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.31 € | 1.80 € | +38.2 % |
Markets | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.05 € | 4.15 € | -31.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.25 € | 1.57 € | -30.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 € | 0.75 € | -43.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.81 € | 2.95 € | -22.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.67 € | 6.83 € | -10.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.10 € | 3.77 € | -26.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.51 € | 7.61 € | -19.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.13 € | 1.04 € | -7.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.96 € | +5.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.26 € | 0.88 € | -30.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.63 € | 1.07 € | -34.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.78 € | -24.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 0.72 € | -15.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.38 € | 1.27 € | -8.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.62 € | 0.75 € | +20.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.98 € | 1.22 € | -38.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.59 € | 2.02 € | -22.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 € | 2.55 € | +15.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 39.00 € | 23.00 € | -41.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 7.00 € | 3.88 € | -44.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 € | 3.86 € | -4.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 33.88 € | 25.30 € | -25.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.80 € | 6.17 € | -9.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,500.00 € | 33,365.00 € | +13.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,033.33 € | 28,571.43 € | -7.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 191.66 € | 159.64 € | -16.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 10.18 € | 19.26 € | +89.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.02 € | 33.90 € | +25.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 64.76 € | 47.99 € | -25.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 32.38 € | 18.60 € | -42.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
Childcare | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 781.75 € | 598.53 € | -23.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 14,653.33 € | 12,553.85 € | -14.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 99.83 € | 74.05 € | -25.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.00 € | 32.05 € | -28.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 99.12 € | 91.19 € | -8.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 148.00 € | 102.94 € | -30.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,381.43 € | 1,349.62 € | -2.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 972.89 € | 1,042.14 € | +7.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,879.41 € | 2,371.03 € | -17.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,819.12 € | 1,590.22 € | -12.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 813.62 € | 511.12 € | -37.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 417.80 € | 375.98 € | -10.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,950.13 € | 1,786.66 € | -8.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.26 | 3.39 | +4.0 % |
| Last update: | 17 May 2025 | 16 May 2025 | |
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Cities near Milan: | Cost of Living in Rho | 10.74 miles |
| 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 |
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 |