Barcelona Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
72
Barcelona
vs
100
New York City
Barcelona is 28 pts cheaper
Rent
65
Barcelona
vs
100
New York City
Barcelona is 35 pts cheaper
Groceries
75
Barcelona
vs
100
New York City
Barcelona is 25 pts cheaper
Restaurants
68
Barcelona
vs
100
New York City
Barcelona is 32 pts cheaper
Transport
78
Barcelona
vs
100
New York City
Barcelona is 22 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Barcelona
vs
100
New York City
Barcelona is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in New York City to match a Barcelona salary
| Salary in Barcelona | Equivalent in New York City | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $69,444 | $19,444 more |
| $75,000 | $104,167 | $29,167 more |
| $100,000 | $138,889 | $38,889 more |
| $125,000 | $173,611 | $48,611 more |
| $150,000 | $208,333 | $58,333 more |
| $200,000 | $277,778 | $77,778 more |
Barcelona vs New York City: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 28%. Barcelona is the more affordable option.
Rent: Barcelona has a rent index of 65, while New York City has 100.
Average Salaries: Barcelona: $1,892/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Barcelona wins 6, while New York City wins 0.
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