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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Barcelona is 43% cheaper than Athens
| Lifestyle | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,000/mo | $1,400/mo | +40% |
| Moderate | $1,400/mo | $2,000/mo | +43% |
| Comfortable | $2,100/mo | $3,000/mo | +43% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $850/mo | $1,750/mo | +106% |
| Groceries & Food | $280/mo | $400/mo | +43% |
| Dining Out | $160/mo | $260/mo | +63% |
| Transport | $35/mo | $52/mo | +49% |
| Utilities & Internet | $140/mo | $200/mo | +43% |
| Healthcare | $112/mo | $160/mo | +43% |
| Leisure & Personal | $98/mo | $140/mo | +43% |
Sources: ELSTAT (Greece), Eurostat / INE (Spain), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | +27% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -27% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | -18% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $7 | $7 | +8% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $1 | -19% |
| Item | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Souvlaki plate | $7 | $13 | +100% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8 | $9 | +6% |
| Cappuccino (freddo) | $3 | $2 | -12% |
| Beer (0.5L, taverna) | $4 | $4 | +13% |
| Item | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (Kolonaki) | $650 | $1,200 | +85% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $420 | $850 | +102% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,200 | $2,100 | +75% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $750 | $1,500 | +100% |
| Item | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass (OASA) | $35 | $45 | +29% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $4 | +75% |
| Item | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $140 | $130 | -7% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $28 | $38 | +36% |
| Item | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $30 | $45 | +50% |
| Cinema ticket | $9 | $10 | +15% |
| Item | 🇬🇷 Athens | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $12 | $16 | +33% |
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