Cost of Living Comparison Between Valencia and Barcelona 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Barcelona are 12.8% higher than in Valencia (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Barcelona are 19.2% higher than in Valencia | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 33.4% higher than in Valencia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 12.1% higher than in Valencia | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 11.0% higher than in Valencia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 11.9% lower than in Valencia | |
Restaurants | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 € | 15.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.00 € | 60.00 € | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 € | 10.00 € | -9.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.00 € | 3.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 € | 3.50 € | +16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.96 € | 2.27 € | +15.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 € | 2.35 € | +27.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.48 € | 1.73 € | +17.1 % |
Markets | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.87 € | 3.96 € | +2.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.94 € | 1.32 € | +39.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.60 € | 0.66 € | +10.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.52 € | 2.89 € | +14.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.40 € | 5.70 € | +29.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.36 € | 3.72 € | +10.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.38 € | 6.12 € | +13.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.99 € | 0.92 € | -6.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.77 € | +4.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 0.77 € | +2.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.93 € | 1.06 € | +14.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.73 € | +3.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.74 € | 0.72 € | -2.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.14 € | 1.07 € | -5.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.62 € | 0.77 € | +25.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.02 € | 1.16 € | +12.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.51 € | 1.56 € | +3.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.45 € | 5.20 € | -4.5 % |
Transportation | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.50 € | +66.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | 30.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 € | 3.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.90 € | 3.54 € | +86.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 21.38 € | 24.50 € | +14.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.99 € | 6.34 € | +5.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,975.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +0.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,642.86 € | 25,869.23 € | -12.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 134.93 € | 158.01 € | +17.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.48 € | 16.63 € | +7.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28.00 € | 32.78 € | +17.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.50 € | 46.15 € | +30.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.31 € | 22.20 € | +96.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.50 € | 9.50 € | +11.8 % |
Childcare | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 469.62 € | 547.42 € | +16.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,284.44 € | 11,152.63 € | +20.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 87.65 € | 79.91 € | -8.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 28.17 € | 30.32 € | +7.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.06 € | 90.92 € | +5.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 93.67 € | 101.14 € | +8.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 972.87 € | 1,247.76 € | +28.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 725.91 € | 945.71 € | +30.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,611.88 € | 2,103.75 € | +30.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,071.40 € | 1,546.36 € | +44.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 225.68 € | 523.17 € | +131.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 144.20 € | 353.30 € | +145.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Valencia Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,901.98 € | 1,996.68 € | +5.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.02 | 3.54 | +17.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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Cities near Valencia: | Cost of Living in Sagunto | 18.24 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gandia | 43.01 miles |
| Cost of Living in Castello de la Plana | 47.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alicante | 106.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Elche | 107.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albacete | 115.78 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cuenca | 123.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Murcia | 143.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tarragona | 160.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manzanares | 186.82 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 |