Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Barcelona, Spain
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 10% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €15 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.43 (€4.00) | €3.88 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.90 (€1.04) | €0.91 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.79 (€3.26) | €2.72 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.24) | €1.82 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.63 (€5.40) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.05 (€2.39) | €1.78 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.80 (€0.93) | €1.21 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.92 (€2.24) | €1.00 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.06 (€2.40) | €1.81 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.08 (€1.26) | €0.99 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 74% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,574 (€2,999) | €1,480 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,782 (€2,077) | €1,096 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (€183) | €132 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,843 (€2,148) | €1,079 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,307 (€1,523) | €755 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £107 (€125) | €92 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €30 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (€368) | €341 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (€92) | €87 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.99 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €11 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £77 (€89) | €86 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (€42) | €29 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€95) | €87 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £96 (€112) | €84 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 144% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 (€24,304) | €24,300 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (€1.37) | €1.25 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £144 (€168) | €41 | + 312% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (€30) | €21 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 (€4.13) | €5.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (€122) | €64 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.68 (€4.29) | €4.94 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.15 (€2.51) | €3.64 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (€3.75) | €2.94 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.94 (€2.26) | €1.77 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.61 (€1.87) | €2.48 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £17 (€19) | €16 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (€44) | €32 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (€31) | €17 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £185 (€216) | €66 | + 224% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 (€88) | €47 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€14) | €10 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.50 (€4.08) | €2.43 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.66 (€7) | €4.02 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £461 (€537) | €503 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (€0.16) | €0.33 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £57 (€66) | €49 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€14) | €5.02 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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