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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Barcelona is 12% cheaper than Lisbon
| Lifestyle | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,400/mo | $1,250/mo | -11% |
| Moderate | $2,000/mo | $1,750/mo | -12% |
| Comfortable | $3,000/mo | $2,650/mo | -12% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $1,750/mo | $1,500/mo | -14% |
| Groceries & Food | $400/mo | $350/mo | -12% |
| Dining Out | $260/mo | $280/mo | +8% |
| Transport | $52/mo | $44/mo | -15% |
| Utilities & Internet | $200/mo | $175/mo | -12% |
| Healthcare | $160/mo | $140/mo | -12% |
| Leisure & Personal | $140/mo | $123/mo | -12% |
Sources: INE (Spain), Eurostat / INE (Statistics Portugal), Eurostat. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $1 | -7% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -11% |
| Eggs (12) | $3 | $3 | -7% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $7 | $7 | -7% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | -8% |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -5% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2 | $2 | -4% |
| Cheese, local (1 kg) | $11 | $9 | -19% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch menu (menú del día) | $13 | $10 | -27% |
| Fast food combo meal | $9 | $8 | -13% |
| Cappuccino | $2 | $2 | -18% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4 | $3 | -23% |
| Beer (0.5L, store) | $1 | $1 | 0% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $1 | -19% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $1,200 | $1,200 | 0% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $850 | $800 | -6% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $2,100 | $2,100 | 0% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $1,500 | $1,400 | -7% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit pass | $45 | $44 | -2% |
| Taxi start (normal tariff) | $4 | $4 | +14% |
| Taxi per km | $1 | $1 | -42% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | +6% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $130 | $120 | -8% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $38 | $35 | -8% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $20 | $18 | -10% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pair of jeans (Levi's) | $82 | $78 | -5% |
| Summer dress (Zara/H&M) | $33 | $35 | +6% |
| Running shoes (Nike/Adidas) | $87 | $82 | -6% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $45 | $40 | -11% |
| Cinema ticket | $10 | $8 | -20% |
| Tennis court (1 hr) | $14 | $12 | -14% |
| Item | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇵🇹 Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $16 | $15 | -6% |
| Shampoo (400ml) | $4 | $4 | -7% |
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