Cost of Living Comparison Between Barcelona and Amsterdam 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Amsterdam are 26.3% higher than in Barcelona (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Amsterdam are 35.4% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Rent Prices in Amsterdam are 52.2% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Restaurant Prices in Amsterdam are 39.4% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Groceries Prices in Amsterdam are 16.9% higher than in Barcelona | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Amsterdam is 33.1% higher than in Barcelona | |
Restaurants | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 20.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 € | 85.00 € | +41.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 6.00 € | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 5.50 € | +57.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.27 € | 3.88 € | +70.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.35 € | 2.97 € | +26.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.73 € | 2.52 € | +45.7 % |
Markets | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.96 € | 4.59 € | +16.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.58 € | +19.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.66 € | 1.15 € | +74.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.89 € | 3.97 € | +37.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.70 € | 5.19 € | -9.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.72 € | 5.28 € | +41.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.12 € | 6.18 € | +0.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.92 € | 0.84 € | -9.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.89 € | +14.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.82 € | +6.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.06 € | 1.35 € | +27.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.73 € | 0.75 € | +3.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.73 € | +0.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.07 € | 1.10 € | +2.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.77 € | 0.73 € | -5.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | -0.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.16 € | 1.28 € | +10.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 € | 2.24 € | +41.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.20 € | 9.50 € | +82.7 % |
Transportation | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 € | 3.40 € | +36.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 31.00 € | 81.50 € | +162.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 € | 4.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.54 € | 3.86 € | +9.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 24.50 € | 32.50 € | +32.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.34 € | 7.48 € | +18.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,000.00 € | 29,500.00 € | -1.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,869.23 € | 31,969.58 € | +23.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 158.01 € | 241.31 € | +52.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.63 € | 19.78 € | +18.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.78 € | 44.90 € | +37.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.15 € | 56.45 € | +22.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.20 € | 18.32 € | -17.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 15.00 € | +66.7 % |
Childcare | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 547.42 € | 1,919.12 € | +250.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 11,152.63 € | 10,208.57 € | -8.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 79.91 € | 77.04 € | -3.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.32 € | 29.80 € | -1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 90.92 € | 86.23 € | -5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 101.14 € | 97.35 € | -3.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,247.76 € | 1,875.92 € | +50.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 945.71 € | 1,526.14 € | +61.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,103.75 € | 3,167.07 € | +50.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,546.36 € | 2,326.83 € | +50.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 523.17 € | 801.01 € | +53.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 353.30 € | 545.68 € | +54.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Barcelona Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,007.71 € | 3,618.43 € | +80.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.54 | 3.91 | +10.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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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 |
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 |