Cost of Living Comparison Between Madrid and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Barcelona is 3.9% higher than in Madrid (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Barcelona is 0.5% higher than in Madrid | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 6.4% lower than in Madrid | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 0.6% higher than in Madrid | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 8.2% higher than in Madrid | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 9.9% lower than in Madrid | |
Restaurants | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.0 € | 15.0 € | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.0 € | 60.0 € | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.0 € | 11.0 € | +10.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.5 € | 3.5 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.0 € | 3.75 € | -6.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.45 € | 2.28 € | -6.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 € | 2.34 € | -8.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.68 € | 1.79 € | +6.0 % |
Markets | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.15 € | 3.98 € | -4.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.32 € | 1.52 € | +15.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.68 € | 0.75 € | +10.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.85 € | 2.99 € | +5.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.95 € | 6.81 € | +14.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.51 € | 3.86 € | +9.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.23 € | 7.8 € | +25.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.07 € | 0.98 € | -9.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.84 € | +0.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 0.92 € | -0.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.97 € | 1.06 € | +8.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 0.76 € | -1.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.76 € | +2.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.25 € | 1.17 € | -6.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.86 € | 0.78 € | -8.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.7 € | 7.0 € | +4.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.2 € | 1.18 € | -1.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.78 € | 1.91 € | +7.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.7 € | 5.5 € | -3.5 % |
Transportation | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.5 € | 2.55 € | +70.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 43.95 € | 22.0 € | -49.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.5 € | 3.0 € | -14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.09 € | 3.22 € | +53.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.0 € | 25.3 € | +1.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.45 € | 6.31 € | -2.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.0 € | 32,765.0 € | -1.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,289.75 € | 25,940.0 € | -8.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 158.17 € | 170.52 € | +7.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 14.3 € | 17.36 € | +21.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.64 € | 34.87 € | +13.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.59 € | 43.91 € | +0.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 12.51 € | 19.82 € | +58.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 11.0 € | 9.5 € | -13.6 % |
Childcare | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 529.57 € | 593.38 € | +12.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,395.24 € | 10,850.0 € | +15.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 83.85 € | 75.48 € | -10.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 35.06 € | 32.32 € | -7.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 89.97 € | 89.81 € | -0.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106.62 € | 102.37 € | -4.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,337.75 € | 1,274.6 € | -4.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 989.52 € | 948.27 € | -4.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,218.51 € | 2,086.14 € | -6.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,595.24 € | 1,436.92 € | -9.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 557.38 € | 531.18 € | -4.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 344.49 € | 377.72 € | +9.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Madrid Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,204.08 € | 1,995.04 € | -9.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.65 | 3.47 | -5.0 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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Cities near Madrid: | Cost of Living in Pozuelo de Alarcon | 8.64 miles |
| Cost of Living in Getafe | 9.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Coslada | 9.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in La Moraleja | 11.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rivas-Vaciamadrid | 12.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fuenlabrada | 15.28 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mostoles | 15.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alcala de Henares | 20.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Soto del Real | 26.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aranjuez | 30.41 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 |