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Rome vs Barcelona

Rome runs about 9% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 202 USD a month.

l'Olimpico
Rome
$2,314/month · Italy
ildirettore · CC BY 3.0
Barcelona
Barcelona
$2,515/month · Spain
dronepicr · CC BY 2.0
Rome monthly
$2,314
Index 36 (NYC = 100)
Barcelona monthly
$2,515
Index 39 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+9%
Barcelona relative to Rome
Rent gap
$300
Barcelona costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

RomeBarcelona
  • Housing
    Housing: Rome $1,250, Barcelona $1,550. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Food
    Food: Rome $572, Barcelona $531. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Transport
    Transport: Rome $85, Barcelona $67. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Rome $170, Barcelona $136. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Rome $32, Barcelona $35. Cheaper in Rome.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Rome $126, Barcelona $125. Cheaper in Barcelona.
  • Other
    Other: Rome $79, 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

MetricRomeBarcelona
Cost
Total monthly cost2,314 USD✓2,515 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)36✓39
Housing1,250 USD✓1,550 USD
Utilities170 USD136 USD✓
Food572 USD531 USD✓
Transport85 USD67 USD✓
Healthcare32 USD✓35 USD
Lifestyle126 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 month2,191 USD2,801 USD✓
Average local net salary1,750 USD1,900 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,250 USD✓1,550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre2,300 USD✓2,800 USD
Buy price per m², centre6,800 USD✓7,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety64/100✓62/100
Healthcare80/10084/100✓
Air quality58/10062/100✓
Public transport66/10090/100✓
Walkability84/10092/100✓
English proficiency44/10066/100✓
Nightlife84/10096/100✓
Family friendliness74/10078/100✓
Median broadband110 Mbps215 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature16°C✓17°C
Summer high31°C29°C✓
Winter low4°C7°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,470 h2,520 h✓
Annual rainfall800 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access45 min10 min✓
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/RomeEurope/Madrid

Rome runs about 9% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 202 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Rome or Barcelona cheaper?

Rome runs about 9% cheaper than Barcelona for this household, a difference of 202 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Barcelona compared with Rome?

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

Which has better quality of life, Rome or Barcelona?

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