In Barcelona, Spain, living costs about $1887 per month for one person and $4219 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Barcelona is 5% cheaper overall.
Barcelona is 13% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Barcelona is, on average, 18% lower than in Columbus.
Barcelona tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, contribute significantly to the overall expense of living in the city.
Food costs are 12% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 28% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact budget considerations.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 16.1 $ |
| Dinner | 59.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.61 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.28 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.07 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.85 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 28.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 65.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.01 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.59 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 109 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 35.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 915 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,482 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,205 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,081 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,469 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,528 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,221 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.48% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 20.8 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 652 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,932 $ |