Cost of Living in Barcelona
Country: Spain · Currency: EUR
Overall
56.2
Rent
34.9
Groceries
64.7
Dining out
61.4
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,445 | 54 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $902 | 25 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,803 | 37 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,905 | 33 data points |
Average prices in Barcelona
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,445 | 54 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $902 | 25 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,803 | 37 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,905 | 33 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.93 | 34 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $2.74 | 53 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.41 | 51 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $3.69 | 44 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11 | 59 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.93 | 42 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $13.3 | 13 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.12 | 41 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.53 | 21 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.14 | 25 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.37 | 11 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.3 | 23 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.83 | 58 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.77 | 44 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.61 | 53 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $11.3 | 22 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.83 | 30 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $81.9 | 24 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.67 | 36 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $1.37 | 53 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.68 | 53 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $18,305 | 44 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $16.4 | 28 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $78.7 | 31 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $7.38 | 37 data points |
| Cappuccino | $3.74 | 57 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.88 | 39 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.27 | 39 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.85 | 33 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.32 | 59 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $45.4 | 52 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $50.8 | 44 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | 31 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $11 | 35 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $128 | 58 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | 26 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.08 | 11 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.98 | 57 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $16.4 | 36 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $53.1 | 51 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.7 | 46 data points |
| Men's haircut | $24.4 | 58 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $17.7 | 13 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,362 | 21 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15