Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Food | + 118% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 118% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (ARS $1,587) | ARS $643 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (ARS $890) | ARS $435 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.88 (ARS $422) | ARS $157 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (ARS $99) | ARS $63 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.72 (ARS $296) | ARS $148 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.82 (ARS $198) | ARS $86 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (ARS $745) | ARS $282 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (ARS $194) | ARS $100 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (ARS $131) | ARS $48 | + 172% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (ARS $109) | ARS $82 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $793) | ARS $282 | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (ARS $197) | ARS $145 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (ARS $107) | ARS $42 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 226% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,480 (ARS $160,957) | ARS $43,443 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,096 (ARS $119,221) | ARS $29,840 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (ARS $14,394) | ARS $4,075 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,079 (ARS $117,346) | ARS $31,711 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €755 (ARS $82,113) | ARS $19,567 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (ARS $9,963) | ARS $3,103 | + 221% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (ARS $3,210) | ARS $1,424 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (ARS $37,116) | ARS $34,342 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (ARS $9,476) | ARS $14,437 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (ARS $964) | ARS $361 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (ARS $1,156) | ARS $235 | + 392% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 58% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (ARS $9,321) | ARS $3,783 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (ARS $3,193) | ARS $2,552 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (ARS $9,475) | ARS $6,722 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (ARS $9,085) | ARS $5,543 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 127% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,300 (ARS $2,642,843) | ARS $2,046,680 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (ARS $136) | ARS $65 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (ARS $4,432) | ARS $1,251 | + 254% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (ARS $2,286) | ARS $431 | + 431% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 136% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.39 (ARS $587) | ARS $290 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (ARS $910) | ARS $596 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (ARS $6,944) | ARS $1,200 | + 479% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.94 (ARS $537) | ARS $278 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (ARS $396) | ARS $153 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 (ARS $319) | ARS $240 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (ARS $192) | ARS $121 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (ARS $270) | ARS $137 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (ARS $1,741) | ARS $569 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 99% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (ARS $3,505) | ARS $1,384 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (ARS $1,827) | ARS $691 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (ARS $7,230) | ARS $2,438 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (ARS $5,099) | ARS $2,149 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $1,073) | ARS $387 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.43 (ARS $264) | ARS $190 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.02 (ARS $437) | ARS $162 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €503 (ARS $54,694) | ARS $56,927 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (ARS $36) | ARS $17 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (ARS $5,327) | ARS $2,204 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.02 (ARS $546) | ARS $169 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 138% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $309,983 (€2,850) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $130,000 in Buenos Aires.
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