Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €16 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.31 | €5.81 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 | €1.15 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.19 | €4.20 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 | €2.73 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 | €2.12 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 | €1.53 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 | €2.65 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €6 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 | €2.29 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 | €1.36 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 53% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,081 | €1,236 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,503 | €881 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 | €123 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,315 | €693 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €987 | €572 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 | €82 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €25 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 | €336 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €95 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €10 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €13 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 | €93 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 | €35 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 | €95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 | €90 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,140 | €23,157 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 | €1.72 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €30 | €53 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.02 | €5.32 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €5.14 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 | €25 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.55 | €4.09 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.73 | €3.41 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.88 | €3.68 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 | €1.60 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 | €2.15 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 | €23 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €43 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €22 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 | €79 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 | €58 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €8 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.65 | €3.11 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €5.77 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 | €443 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 | €0.22 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 | €37 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €9 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 980 prices entered by 115 different people.
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