Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Xingtai, China
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 49% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (111元) | 27元 | + 307% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (62元) | 29元 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.76 (30元) | 15元 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (7元) | 11元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.91 (23元) | 14元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (13元) | 16元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49元) | 84元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.59 (13元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (9元) | 4.50元 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (7元) | 6元 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (56元) | 99元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.67 (13元) | 10元 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (8元) | 10元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 108% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,542 (12,231元) | 1,896元 | + 545% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,117 (8,861元) | 1,500元 | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (952元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,049 (8,316元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €787 (6,244元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (708元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (245元) | 60元 | + 308% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €363 (2,881元) | 4,157元 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (691元) | 350元 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (60元) | 16元 | + 272% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (91元) | 28元 | + 222% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (664元) | 220元 | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (263元) | 240元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (717元) | 450元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (779元) | 400元 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 98% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,485 (186,230元) | 169,565元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (11元) | 7元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (346元) | 50元 | + 591% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (112元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (63元) | 20元 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (94元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (515元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (31元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (27元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (25元) | 22元 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (15元) | 3.30元 | + 343% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (18元) | 8元 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (127元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (265元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (139元) | 100元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (448元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (388元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (82元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (20元) | 40元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.64 (37元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €436 (3,454元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (1.75元) | 0.20元 | + 774% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (439元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (40元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,566 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least 10,303元 (€1,299) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,100元 in Xingtai.
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