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Barcelona vs Rome

Rome runs about 8% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 200 USD a month.

Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,519/month · Spain
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l'Olimpico
Rome
$2,319/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Barcelona monthly
$2,519
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Rome monthly
$2,319
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-8%
Rome relative to Barcelona
Rent gap
$300
Barcelona costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BarcelonaRome
  • Housing
    Housing: Barcelona $1,550, Rome $1,250. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Food
    Food: Barcelona $531, Rome $572. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Transport
    Transport: Barcelona $67, Rome $85. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Barcelona $139, Rome $175. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Barcelona $35, Rome $32. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Barcelona $125, Rome $126. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Other
    Other: Barcelona $72, Rome $79. 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

MetricBarcelonaRome
Cost
Total monthly cost2,519 USD2,319 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)3936✓
Housing1,550 USD1,250 USD✓
Utilities139 USD✓175 USD
Food531 USD✓572 USD
Transport67 USD✓85 USD
Healthcare35 USD32 USD✓
Lifestyle125 USD✓126 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✓2,186 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD✓1,750 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,250 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre2,800 USD2,300 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD6,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety62/10064/100✓
Healthcare84/100✓80/100
Air quality62/100✓58/100
Public transport90/100✓66/100
Walkability92/100✓84/100
English proficiency66/100✓44/100
Nightlife96/100✓84/100
Family friendliness78/100✓74/100
Median broadband215 Mbps✓110 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature17°C16°C✓
Summer high29°C✓31°C
Winter low7°C✓4°C
Sunshine hours per year2,520 h✓2,470 h
Annual rainfall600 mm✓800 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓45 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Rome

Rome runs about 8% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 200 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Barcelona or Rome cheaper?

Rome runs about 8% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 200 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Rome compared with Barcelona?

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

Which has better quality of life, Barcelona or Rome?

Barcelona scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Rome scores 64 and 80. Barcelona averages 17°C against 16°C in Rome.