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Milan vs Barcelona

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 181 USD a month.

Vista di un prato dei Giardini pubblici Indro Montanelli, Milano, Italia - 30 Ottobre 2015.
Milan
$2,696/month · Italy
Alessandro Perazzoli · CC BY-SA 4.0
Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,515/month · Spain
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Milan monthly
$2,696
Index 42 (NYC = 100)
Barcelona monthly
$2,515
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-7%
Barcelona relative to Milan
Rent gap
$0
Barcelona costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

MilanBarcelona
  • Housing
    Housing: Milan $1,550, Barcelona $1,550. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Food
    Food: Milan $618, Barcelona $531. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Transport
    Transport: Milan $93, Barcelona $67. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Milan $177, Barcelona $136. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Milan $34, Barcelona $35. Cheaper in Milan.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Milan $139, Barcelona $125. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Other
    Other: Milan $85, Barcelona $72. 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

MetricMilanBarcelona
Cost
Total monthly cost2,696 USD2,515 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)4239✓
Housing1,550 USD1,550 USD
Utilities177 USD136 USD✓
Food618 USD531 USD✓
Transport93 USD67 USD✓
Healthcare34 USD✓35 USD
Lifestyle139 USD125 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr4,505 USD5,316 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate45.9%36.2%✓
Left over each month1,809 USD2,801 USD✓
Average local net salary2,100 USD✓1,900 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,550 USD1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,900 USD2,800 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre9,500 USD7,200 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety62/10062/100
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality52/10062/100✓
Public transport82/10090/100✓
Walkability88/10092/100✓
English proficiency54/10066/100✓
Nightlife88/10096/100✓
Family friendliness72/10078/100✓
Median broadband130 Mbps215 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature13°C✓17°C
Summer high29°C29°C
Winter low0°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,980 h2,520 h✓
Annual rainfall1000 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access110 min10 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Madrid

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 181 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Milan or Barcelona cheaper?

Barcelona runs about 7% cheaper than Milan for this household, a difference of 181 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Barcelona compared with Milan?

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

Which has better quality of life, Milan or Barcelona?

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