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Barcelona vs Stockholm

Barcelona runs about 9% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 219 USD a month.

Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,515/month · Spain
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Vaulted cellar room under the ruins of the Black Friars’ Cloister SvartbrödraklostretPlace: Old Town, Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm
$2,735/month · Sweden
Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson Ent · Public domain
Barcelona monthly
$2,515
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Stockholm monthly
$2,735
Index 43 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+9%
Stockholm relative to Barcelona
Rent gap
$50
Stockholm costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BarcelonaStockholm
  • Housing
    Housing: Barcelona $1,550, Stockholm $1,600. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Food
    Food: Barcelona $531, Stockholm $587. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Transport
    Transport: Barcelona $67, Stockholm $155. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Barcelona $136, Stockholm $151. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Barcelona $35, Stockholm $17. Cheaper in Stockholm.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Barcelona $125, Stockholm $142. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Other
    Other: Barcelona $72, Stockholm $84. 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

MetricBarcelonaStockholm
Cost
Total monthly cost2,515 USD✓2,735 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)39✓43
Housing1,550 USD✓1,600 USD
Utilities136 USD✓151 USD
Food531 USD✓587 USD
Transport67 USD✓155 USD
Healthcare35 USD17 USD✓
Lifestyle125 USD✓142 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓5,115 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓38.6%
Left over each month2,801 USD✓2,380 USD
Average local net salary1,900 USD3,100 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD✓1,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,800 USD✓3,000 USD
Buy price per m², centre7,200 USD✓8,500 USD
Quality of life
Safety62/10084/100✓
Healthcare84/10088/100✓
Air quality62/10090/100✓
Public transport90/10092/100✓
Walkability92/100✓90/100
English proficiency66/10096/100✓
Nightlife96/100✓80/100
Family friendliness78/10094/100✓
Median broadband215 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature17°C8°C✓
Summer high29°C23°C✓
Winter low7°C✓-4°C
Sunshine hours per year2,520 h✓1,820 h
Annual rainfall600 mm540 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access10 min✓25 min
CurrencyEURSEK
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Stockholm

Barcelona runs about 9% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 219 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Barcelona or Stockholm cheaper?

Barcelona runs about 9% cheaper than Stockholm for this household, a difference of 219 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Stockholm compared with Barcelona?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Barcelona and $5,115 in Stockholm, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Barcelona or Stockholm?

Barcelona scores 62/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Stockholm scores 84 and 88. Barcelona averages 17°C against 8°C in Stockholm.