Cost of Living Comparison Between Barcelona and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Paris are 38.9% higher than in Barcelona (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Paris are 36.5% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 31.9% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 32.0% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 65.0% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 5.6% higher than in Barcelona | |
Restaurants | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 18.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 75.00 € | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 7.00 € | +133.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 7.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.26 € | 4.20 € | +85.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 € | 3.41 € | +45.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.67 € | 2.74 € | +64.0 % |
Markets | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.93 € | 5.41 € | +37.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.62 € | +22.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 1.09 € | +64.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.91 € | 4.34 € | +49.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.70 € | 9.77 € | +71.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.72 € | 6.51 € | +74.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.12 € | 9.92 € | +62.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 1.41 € | +53.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 € | 1.01 € | +29.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 1.54 € | +99.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 1.76 € | +63.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 1.01 € | +39.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 1.08 € | +48.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.07 € | 1.62 € | +50.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.78 € | 0.92 € | +18.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 8.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 € | 2.33 € | +102.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.60 € | 3.48 € | +117.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 12.00 € | +130.8 % |
Transportation | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 2.15 € | -14.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 32.00 € | 85.00 € | +165.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 6.38 € | +112.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.54 € | 3.11 € | -12.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.50 € | 46.00 € | +87.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.31 € | 7.16 € | +13.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 30,000.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,869.23 € | 30,332.22 € | +17.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 158.24 € | 207.57 € | +31.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.09 € | 15.67 € | -8.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.78 € | 29.83 € | -9.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.78 € | 38.06 € | -18.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.20 € | 16.86 € | -24.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.25 € | 13.00 € | +40.5 % |
Childcare | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 547.42 € | 766.11 € | +39.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,152.63 € | 15,222.22 € | +36.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.91 € | 94.07 € | +17.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.32 € | 40.98 € | +35.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 91.36 € | 102.48 € | +12.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 101.14 € | 144.04 € | +42.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,251.71 € | 1,350.07 € | +7.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 944.12 € | 986.49 € | +4.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,114.10 € | 3,119.44 € | +47.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,557.19 € | 2,281.73 € | +46.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 523.17 € | 1,095.58 € | +109.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 353.30 € | 796.48 € | +125.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Barcelona Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,003.27 € | 2,885.43 € | +44.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.54 | 3.78 | +6.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| 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 |
Cities near Paris: | 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 Le Havre | 121.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Le Mans | 129.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lille | 137.26 miles |