Cost of Living Comparison Between Barcelona and Valencia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Valencia is 13.1% lower than in Barcelona (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Valencia is 14.4% lower than in Barcelona | |
| Rent Prices in Valencia are 17.1% lower than in Barcelona | |
| Restaurant Prices in Valencia are 4.5% lower than in Barcelona | |
| Groceries Prices in Valencia are 19.6% lower than in Barcelona | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Valencia is 1.0% lower than in Barcelona | |
Restaurants | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €16.00 | €15.00 | -6.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €60.00 | €60.00 | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €12.00 | €12.00 | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | €4.00 | €3.00 | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €4.00 | €3.85 | -3.7 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.74 | €2.34 | -14.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.43 | €2.19 | -9.8 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | €1.66 | €1.75 | +5.5 % |
Markets | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.07 | €1.06 | -0.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | €1.76 | €1.09 | -38.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | €0.73 | €0.70 | -3.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €4.56 | €3.10 | -32.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | €6.61 | €4.33 | -34.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | €3.70 | €3.09 | -16.4 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | €7.44 | €6.38 | -14.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | €1.22 | €0.99 | -19.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | €0.86 | €0.74 | -13.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | €0.91 | €0.75 | -18.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | €1.11 | €1.00 | -9.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | €0.84 | €0.66 | -21.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | €0.80 | €0.73 | -8.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.36 | €1.04 | -23.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | €0.75 | €0.69 | -8.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.95 | €5.00 | -28.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | €1.27 | €1.17 | -7.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | €2.32 | €1.55 | -33.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €6.25 | €6.00 | -4.0 % |
Transportation | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €2.65 | €2.00 | -24.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €22.80 | €35.00 | +53.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €3.00 | €4.00 | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | €3.00 | €1.90 | -36.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €29.95 | €21.38 | -28.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.53 | €1.50 | -1.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €31,500.00 | €31,500.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €27,340.00 | €25,975.00 | -5.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €159.22 | €139.73 | -12.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €15.40 | €15.00 | -2.6 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €32.53 | €31.07 | -4.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €49.11 | €36.86 | -24.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €14.56 | €8.31 | -42.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €10.00 | €9.25 | -7.5 % |
Childcare | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €764.14 | €494.44 | -35.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €14,180.33 | €9,000.82 | -36.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €71.92 | €82.23 | +14.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €33.33 | €37.28 | +11.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €94.29 | €83.15 | -11.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €107.00 | €105.00 | -1.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €1,460.33 | €1,208.40 | -17.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,104.56 | €900.40 | -18.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €2,313.64 | €1,932.61 | -16.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €1,678.57 | €1,396.00 | -16.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €614.02 | €459.49 | -25.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €418.40 | €274.95 | -34.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Barcelona Edit |
Valencia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,008.10 | €1,700.91 | -15.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.05 | 3.44 | +12.6 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2026 | 10 June 2026 | |
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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 Igualada, Catalunya | 42.33 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 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 Villena, Comunitat Valenciana | 74.29 miles |
| Cost of Living in Teruel | 89.67 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 Cieza, Región de Murcia | 121.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cuenca | 123.95 miles |