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Barcelona vs Paris

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 176 USD a month.

Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,519/month · Spain
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Boulevard Périphérique vu depuis le boulevard d'Auteuil, Paris.
Paris
$2,694/month · France
Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Barcelona monthly
$2,519
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Paris monthly
$2,694
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+7%
Paris relative to Barcelona
Rent gap
$0
Paris costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BarcelonaParis
  • Housing
    Housing: Barcelona $1,550, Paris $1,550. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Food
    Food: Barcelona $531, Paris $594. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Transport
    Transport: Barcelona $67, Paris $125. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Barcelona $139, Paris $198. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Barcelona $35, Paris $19. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Barcelona $125, Paris $124. Cheaper in Paris.
  • Other
    Other: Barcelona $72, Paris $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

MetricBarcelonaParis
Cost
Total monthly cost2,519 USD✓2,694 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)39✓42
Housing1,550 USD1,550 USD
Utilities139 USD✓198 USD
Food531 USD✓594 USD
Transport67 USD✓125 USD
Healthcare35 USD19 USD✓
Lifestyle125 USD124 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,582 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓45.0%
Left over each month2,798 USD✓1,888 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD3,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,800 USD✓3,400 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD✓13,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety62/100✓60/100
Healthcare84/10090/100✓
Air quality62/100✓58/100
Public transport90/10094/100✓
Walkability92/10092/100
English proficiency66/100✓58/100
Nightlife96/100✓92/100
Family friendliness78/100✓76/100
Median broadband215 Mbps240 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C13°C✓
Summer high29°C26°C✓
Winter low7°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,520 h✓1,660 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓640 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓120 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Paris

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 176 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Barcelona or Paris cheaper?

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Paris for this household, a difference of 176 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Paris compared with Barcelona?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Barcelona and $4,582 in Paris, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Barcelona or Paris?

Barcelona scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Paris scores 60 and 90. Barcelona averages 17°C against 13°C in Paris.