Barcelona Wins
6
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
72
Barcelona
vs
105
San Francisco
Barcelona is 33 pts cheaper
Rent
65
Barcelona
vs
110
San Francisco
Barcelona is 45 pts cheaper
Groceries
75
Barcelona
vs
102
San Francisco
Barcelona is 27 pts cheaper
Restaurants
68
Barcelona
vs
105
San Francisco
Barcelona is 37 pts cheaper
Transport
78
Barcelona
vs
95
San Francisco
Barcelona is 17 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Barcelona
vs
98
San Francisco
Barcelona is 13 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Barcelona salary
| Salary in Barcelona | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $72,917 | $22,917 more |
| $75,000 | $109,375 | $34,375 more |
| $100,000 | $145,833 | $45,833 more |
| $125,000 | $182,292 | $57,292 more |
| $150,000 | $218,750 | $68,750 more |
| $200,000 | $291,667 | $91,667 more |
Barcelona vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 33%. Barcelona is the more affordable option.
Rent: Barcelona has a rent index of 65, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Barcelona: $1,892/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Barcelona wins 6, while San Francisco wins 0.
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