Cost of Living Comparison Between Alicante and Barcelona 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Barcelona is 27.0% higher than in Alicante (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Barcelona is 36.1% higher than in Alicante | |
| Rent Prices in Barcelona are 61.6% higher than in Alicante | |
| Restaurant Prices in Barcelona are 21.9% higher than in Alicante | |
| Groceries Prices in Barcelona are 28.4% higher than in Alicante | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Barcelona is 7.7% lower than in Alicante | |
Restaurants | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 13.50 € | 15.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 45.00 € | 60.00 € | +33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 11.00 € | +22.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 € | 3.50 € | +40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 € | 4.00 € | +14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.84 € | 2.27 € | +23.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 € | 2.32 € | +26.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.44 € | 1.73 € | +20.1 % |
Markets | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 3.97 € | -8.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.18 € | 1.50 € | +26.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.54 € | 0.75 € | +38.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.45 € | 2.96 € | +20.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.14 € | 6.81 € | +64.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.18 € | 3.83 € | +20.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.76 € | 7.80 € | +35.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.98 € | +8.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.82 € | +16.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.62 € | 0.91 € | +47.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 1.03 € | +4.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.67 € | 0.78 € | +15.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.76 € | +37.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.93 € | 1.14 € | +22.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.54 € | 0.78 € | +44.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.00 € | 6.95 € | +73.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.98 € | 1.19 € | +21.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 € | 1.92 € | +21.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.12 € | 5.50 € | +7.3 % |
Transportation | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.48 € | 2.55 € | +72.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 25.00 € | 22.00 € | -12.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.45 € | 3.00 € | +106.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.22 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.00 € | 25.30 € | +68.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.04 € | 6.28 € | +4.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,365.00 € | 32,165.00 € | -3.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 25,940.00 € | +3.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 110.12 € | 167.82 € | +52.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 16.67 € | 17.93 € | +7.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.75 € | 34.63 € | +24.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.11 € | 45.78 € | +8.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.00 € | 19.53 € | +30.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.25 € | 9.75 € | +18.2 % |
Childcare | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 616.67 € | 593.38 € | -3.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 9,150.00 € | 11,193.33 € | +22.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.17 € | 75.62 € | +37.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 27.00 € | 33.00 € | +22.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.50 € | 92.45 € | +12.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.17 € | 102.25 € | +8.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 835.86 € | 1,283.39 € | +53.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 653.63 € | 956.11 € | +46.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,237.50 € | 2,139.52 € | +72.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 866.67 € | 1,428.04 € | +64.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 240.51 € | 537.07 € | +123.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 127.74 € | 365.15 € | +185.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Alicante Edit |
Barcelona Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,571.25 € | 1,974.15 € | +25.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.58 | 3.47 | -3.2 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 70 | 411 |
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Cities near Alicante: | Cost of Living in Elche | 16.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Murcia | 52.26 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albacete | 104.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Valencia | 105.81 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sagunto | 122.96 miles |
| Cost of Living in Castello de la Plana | 151.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cuenca | 191.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Manzanares | 206.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ciudad Real | 238.78 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 |