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Barcelona vs Berlin

Barcelona runs about 19% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,519/month · Spain
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Exterior of Fotografiska Berlin on Oranienburger Straße showing the front facade of the building. ©PionStudio
Berlin
$3,008/month · Germany
Shaysd · CC BY-SA 4.0
Barcelona monthly
$2,519
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Berlin monthly
$3,008
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+19%
Berlin relative to Barcelona
Rent gap
$100
Barcelona costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BarcelonaBerlin
  • Housing
    Housing: Barcelona $1,550, Berlin $1,450. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Food
    Food: Barcelona $531, Berlin $558. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Transport
    Transport: Barcelona $67, Berlin $195. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Barcelona $139, Berlin $242. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Barcelona $35, Berlin $327. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Barcelona $125, Berlin $120. Cheaper in Berlin.
  • Other
    Other: Barcelona $72, Berlin $115. Cheaper in Barcelona.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBarcelonaBerlin
Cost
Total monthly cost2,519 USD✓3,008 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)39✓47
Housing1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
Utilities139 USD✓242 USD
Food531 USD✓558 USD
Transport67 USD✓195 USD
Healthcare35 USD✓327 USD
Lifestyle125 USD120 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,965 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓40.4%
Left over each month2,798 USD✓1,958 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD2,700 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,450 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,800 USD2,700 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD✓7,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety62/10068/100✓
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality62/10070/100✓
Public transport90/10090/100
Walkability92/100✓88/100
English proficiency66/10078/100✓
Nightlife96/100✓94/100
Family friendliness78/10078/100
Median broadband215 Mbps✓140 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C11°C✓
Summer high29°C25°C✓
Winter low7°C✓-1°C
Sunshine hours per year2,520 h✓1,630 h
Annual rainfall600 mm570 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓None nearby
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Berlin

Barcelona runs about 19% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Barcelona or Berlin cheaper?

Barcelona runs about 19% cheaper than Berlin for this household, a difference of 489 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Berlin compared with Barcelona?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Barcelona and $4,965 in Berlin, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Barcelona or Berlin?

Barcelona scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Berlin scores 68 and 84. Barcelona averages 17°C against 11°C in Berlin.