Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain vs Xingtai, China
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (114元) | 27元 | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 29元 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (29元) | 15元 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (7元) | 11元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.75 (21元) | 14元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.78 (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (51元) | 84元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.78 (14元) | 7元 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (9元) | 4.50元 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (8元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (58元) | 99元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (14元) | 10元 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.99 (8元) | 10元 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 104% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,476 (11,423元) | 1,896元 | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,103 (8,535元) | 1,500元 | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (1,036元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,070 (8,283元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €751 (5,810元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €92 (710元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (224元) | 60元 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (2,726元) | 4,157元 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (679元) | 350元 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (69元) | 16元 | + 329% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (83元) | 28元 | + 192% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 42% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (699元) | 220元 | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (222元) | 240元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (681元) | 450元 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (678元) | 400元 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 91% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,307 (188,163元) | 169,565元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (10元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (317元) | 50元 | + 533% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (156元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.86 (38元) | 20元 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (52元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (515元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.90 (38元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (24元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.86 (22元) | 22元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (13元) | 3.30元 | + 282% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (18元) | 8元 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (124元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Xingtai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (253元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (130元) | 100元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (496元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (369元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (76元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (19元) | 40元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.94 (30元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (3,753元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (1.98元) | 0.20元 | + 891% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (381元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.01 (39元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,937 prices entered by 269 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 67% more expensive than in Xingtai (China)
For example, you would need at least 9,672元 (€1,249) in Barcelona to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,800元 in Xingtai.
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