Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 22% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Barcelona | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($20) | $20 | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 ($11) | $9 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.63 ($3.90) | $3.93 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 ($1.14) | $1.04 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.12 ($3.35) | $4.52 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 ($2.08) | $4.61 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 ($1.81) | $4.41 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 ($2.08) | $1.83 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 ($1.02) | $6 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($8) | $17 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.98 ($2.13) | $1.95 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 ($1.19) | $1.29 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 25% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,583 ($1,699) | $1,990 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,074 ($1,153) | $1,316 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 ($153) | $158 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,030 ($1,106) | $1,474 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €761 ($817) | $1,166 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 ($104) | $115 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 ($32) | $48 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | €419 ($450) | $316 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 ($112) | $149 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($9) | $13 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $36 | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 ($85) | $43 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($36) | $43 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 ($109) | $94 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 ($118) | $119 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 11% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,587 ($27,463) | $21,367 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 ($1.95) | $0.86 | + 128% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($40) | $66 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 ($20) | $24 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 ($11) | $6 | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | $13 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 ($60) | $102 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.26 ($5.65) | $5.54 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.30 ($2.47) | $3.18 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.19 ($3.43) | $3.61 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 ($1.93) | $3.56 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 ($2.10) | $1.38 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 ($26) | $17 | + 55% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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Barcelona | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 ($38) | $43 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($19) | $26 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 ($42) | $85 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 ($52) | $87 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 ($13) | $12 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 ($3.99) | $4.61 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.85 ($5.20) | $7 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 ($488) | $409 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.21) | $0.39 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($54) | $42 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.06 ($5.43) | $8 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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