Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 218% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India)
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| Food | + 200% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 200% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨1,878) | ₨295 | + 537% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (₨1,256) | ₨314 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (₨426) | ₨132 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (₨106) | ₨62 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 (₨320) | ₨91 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (₨222) | ₨39 | + 468% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨761) | ₨202 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.15 (₨216) | ₨149 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (₨168) | ₨29 | + 471% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (₨123) | ₨119 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨850) | ₨1,191 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (₨226) | ₨92 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (₨121) | ₨34 | + 257% | |
| Housing | + 459% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 459% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,061 (₨206,747) | ₨29,075 | + 611% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,491 (₨149,552) | ₨21,209 | + 605% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (₨13,340) | ₨5,260 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,360 (₨136,425) | ₨17,780 | + 667% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €943 (₨94,566) | ₨11,343 | + 734% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (₨9,151) | ₨3,698 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨2,948) | ₨588 | + 402% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (₨30,052) | ₨25,092 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (₨10,220) | ₨8,789 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨965) | ₨452 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨1,398) | ₨293 | + 377% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 138% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨8,261) | ₨2,241 | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (₨4,541) | ₨2,664 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨10,074) | ₨4,341 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (₨9,931) | ₨2,731 | + 264% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 131% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,140 (₨2,823,419) | ₨974,519 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (₨156) | ₨94 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (₨2,862) | ₨1,328 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (₨1,619) | ₨221 | + 634% | |
| Personal Care | + 166% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 166% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 (₨503) | ₨138 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨873) | ₨177 | + 395% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (₨6,337) | ₨941 | + 574% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.55 (₨556) | ₨268 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 (₨274) | ₨199 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 (₨289) | ₨316 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (₨182) | ₨121 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (₨243) | ₨96 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨2,293) | ₨233 | + 883% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 184% more expensive than in Chandigarh (India) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Chandigarh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (₨4,416) | ₨1,275 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (₨1,878) | ₨501 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨5,033) | ₨1,434 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (₨6,259) | ₨2,035 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨1,248) | ₨1,031 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.65 (₨366) | ₨284 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨655) | ₨217 | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (₨46,236) | ₨42,234 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (₨30) | ₨2.58 | + 1052% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (₨5,897) | ₨1,999 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨614) | ₨311 | + 97% | |
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TOTAL | + 218% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 678 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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