Cost of Living Comparison Between Amsterdam and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Barcelona are 22.19% lower than in Amsterdam (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Barcelona are 30.22% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 42.98% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 28.19% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 16.17% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 30.44% lower than in Amsterdam | |
Restaurants | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 12.00 € | -20.00 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.00 € | 50.00 € | -33.33 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 8.00 € | -11.11 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.34 € | 1.86 € | -44.28 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.71 € | 1.87 € | -30.95 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.14 € | 1.37 € | -35.90 % |
Markets | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.99 € | 3.32 € | -16.94 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.61 € | 1.17 € | -27.22 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.51 € | -45.03 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.75 € | 2.13 € | -22.60 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.86 € | 4.51 € | -7.13 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.52 € | 2.84 € | -19.32 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.97 € | 5.47 € | -8.31 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 0.83 € | -15.19 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.71 € | 0.79 € | +11.14 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.77 € | -2.03 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.02 € | 0.85 € | -16.35 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.69 € | 0.58 € | -17.06 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.58 € | 0.52 € | -10.34 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.86 € | 1.01 € | +16.52 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 € | 0.71 € | -20.71 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | 5.00 € | -28.57 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.24 € | 1.11 € | -10.70 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.87 € | 1.63 € | -12.91 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.00 € | 5.00 € | -37.50 % |
Transportation | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.20 € | 2.27 € | -28.91 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 97.50 € | 40.00 € | -58.97 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.00 € | 3.00 € | -40.00 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.78 € | 1.88 € | -50.21 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 43.97 € | 22.10 € | -49.74 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.31 € | 4.78 € | -24.29 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,505.00 € | 22,500.00 € | -11.78 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,476.73 € | 22,443.87 € | -21.19 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 162.54 € | 136.01 € | -16.32 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.15 € | 0.15 € | +0.37 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.92 € | 40.70 € | -9.39 % |
Sports And Leisure | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.65 € | 44.00 € | +8.25 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 30.18 € | 21.54 € | -28.61 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.00 € | 9.00 € | -25.00 % |
Childcare | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,783.21 € | 440.00 € | -75.33 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,822.76 € | 8,400.00 € | -34.49 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 91.56 € | 70.04 € | -23.51 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.77 € | 29.88 € | -26.71 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 97.32 € | 78.75 € | -19.08 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 127.22 € | 95.52 € | -24.92 % |
Rent Per Month | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,608.16 € | 902.88 € | -43.86 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,295.12 € | 720.05 € | -44.40 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,623.44 € | 1,538.46 € | -41.36 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,956.67 € | 1,105.68 € | -43.49 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 685.55 € | 441.40 € | -35.61 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 470.65 € | 281.03 € | -40.29 % |
Salaries And Financing | Amsterdam Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,990.76 € | 1,451.71 € | -51.46 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.11 | 2.00 | -4.86 % |
| Last update: | March 2021 | March 2021 | |
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Cities near Amsterdam: | Cost of Living in Haarlem | 12.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bussum | 16.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almere | 21.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alkmaar | 24.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leiden | 26.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oegstgeest | 26.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Utrecht | 33.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amersfoort | 33.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Delft | 39.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in The Hague (Den Haag) | 39.31 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 |
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