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Barcelona vs Milan

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 183 USD a month.

Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,519/month · Spain
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Vista di un prato dei Giardini pubblici Indro Montanelli, Milano, Italia - 30 Ottobre 2015.
Milan
$2,701/month · Italy
Alessandro Perazzoli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Barcelona monthly
$2,519
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Milan monthly
$2,701
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+7%
Milan relative to Barcelona
Rent gap
$0
Milan costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BarcelonaMilan
  • Housing
    Housing: Barcelona $1,550, Milan $1,550. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Food
    Food: Barcelona $531, Milan $618. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Transport
    Transport: Barcelona $67, Milan $93. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Barcelona $139, Milan $182. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Barcelona $35, Milan $34. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Barcelona $125, Milan $139. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Other
    Other: Barcelona $72, Milan $85. 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

MetricBarcelonaMilan
Cost
Total monthly cost2,519 USD✓2,701 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)39✓42
Housing1,550 USD1,550 USD
Utilities139 USD✓182 USD
Food531 USD✓618 USD
Transport67 USD✓93 USD
Healthcare35 USD34 USD✓
Lifestyle125 USD✓139 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,505 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓45.9%
Left over each month2,798 USD✓1,803 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD2,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,800 USD✓2,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD✓9,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety62/10062/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality62/100✓52/100
Public transport90/100✓82/100
Walkability92/100✓88/100
English proficiency66/100✓54/100
Nightlife96/100✓88/100
Family friendliness78/100✓72/100
Median broadband215 Mbps✓130 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C13°C✓
Summer high29°C29°C
Winter low7°C✓0°C
Sunshine hours per year2,520 h✓1,980 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓110 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Rome

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 183 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Barcelona or Milan cheaper?

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 183 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Milan compared with Barcelona?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Barcelona and $4,505 in Milan, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Barcelona or Milan?

Barcelona scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Milan scores 62 and 84. Barcelona averages 17°C against 13°C in Milan.