Cost of Living Comparison Between Milan and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Barcelona are 20.4% lower than in Milan (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Barcelona are 21.8% lower than in Milan | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 24.5% lower than in Milan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 25.0% lower than in Milan | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 26.7% lower than in Milan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 30.5% higher than in Milan | |
Restaurants | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 14.00 € | -30.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 € | 60.00 € | -25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 9.00 € | -10.0 % |
| 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) | 1.69 € | 2.13 € | +25.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 € | 2.08 € | -26.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.22 € | 1.48 € | +21.4 % |
Markets | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.63 € | 3.77 € | -33.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.03 € | 1.24 € | -39.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.30 € | 0.60 € | -53.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.64 € | 2.58 € | -29.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.47 € | 4.97 € | -23.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.97 € | 3.34 € | -32.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.91 € | 5.28 € | -40.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.05 € | 0.90 € | -14.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.89 € | 0.87 € | -1.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.00 € | 0.77 € | -22.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.24 € | 0.97 € | -21.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.62 € | -8.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.66 € | +23.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.17 € | 1.00 € | -14.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.48 € | 0.79 € | +64.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 6.00 € | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.52 € | 1.10 € | -27.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.98 € | 1.63 € | -18.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 5.00 € | -16.7 % |
Transportation | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.20 € | 2.40 € | +9.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 39.00 € | 40.00 € | +2.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 € | 3.00 € | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 € | 3.22 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 € | 24.00 € | -31.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.09 € | 7.17 € | +1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 24,000.00 € | -4.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,318.42 € | 25,414.56 € | -10.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 201.53 € | 165.04 € | -18.1 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.13 € | 0.22 € | +69.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.89 € | 37.03 € | +32.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.20 € | 44.62 € | -36.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.96 € | 22.79 € | -12.2 % |
| 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 | 722.73 € | 477.23 € | -34.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 15,880.55 € | 10,399.20 € | -34.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 90.73 € | 72.50 € | -20.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.41 € | 30.55 € | -8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 94.79 € | 82.97 € | -12.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 143.72 € | 101.14 € | -29.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,308.24 € | 1,065.64 € | -18.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 884.59 € | 836.09 € | -5.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,707.84 € | 1,774.74 € | -34.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,723.92 € | 1,322.35 € | -23.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 824.13 € | 478.66 € | -41.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 421.16 € | 289.98 € | -31.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Milan Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,756.83 € | 1,792.26 € | +2.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 1.98 | 2.23 | +12.7 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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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 |