Barcelona travel budget

Barcelona: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Barcelona

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Barcelona for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 113 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2404* (2156 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 191 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 4674* (4200 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 221 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 6562* (5894 €)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Barcelona compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Barcelona in 2024 is 7% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Barcelona in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Barcelona by expense type

Restaurant budget in Barcelona

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Barcelona is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 28)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 34/person
($ 23 to $ 67)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 14)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.9 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 1.7 to $ 2.8)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Barcelona

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Barcelona is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 162/night
($ 79 to $ 403)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 173/night
($ 53 to $ 692)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 209/night
($ 66 to $ 831)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 234/night
($ 91 to $ 792)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 439/night
($ 169 to $ 1046)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 198/month
($ 81 to $ 546)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 326/month
($ 82 to $ 1310)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 253/month
($ 71 to $ 920)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 198/month
($ 105 to $ 471)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 401/month
($ 118 to $ 1395)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Barcelona

On average, the price of supermarket food in Barcelona is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.9)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 5.6)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.6/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 14)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.3 to $ 1.7)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Barcelona

On average, the price of transport in Barcelona is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.2 to $ 3.1)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.2/km
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.3
($ 2.8 to $ 5.6)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 24/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 47)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Barcelona

On average, budget for leisure activities in Barcelona is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 15)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 23/hr
($ 14 to $ 33)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Barcelona

On average, shopping budget in Barcelona is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 6.1/pack
($ 5.6 to $ 7.8)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 85
($ 56 to $ 129)

62% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 23 to $ 67)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Barcelona
New York City → Barcelona
New York City → Barcelona
$ 740
(fair price: $ 577)
Los Angeles → Barcelona
Los Angeles  → Barcelona
Los Angeles  → Barcelona
$ 817
(fair price: $ 694)
Toronto → Barcelona
Toronto → Barcelona
Toronto → Barcelona
$ 779
(fair price: $ 676)
Chicago → Barcelona
Chicago → Barcelona
Chicago → Barcelona
$ 891
(fair price: $ 715)
Montreal → Barcelona
Montreal → Barcelona
Montreal → Barcelona
$ 824
(fair price: $ 700)
Sydney → Barcelona
Sydney → Barcelona
Sydney → Barcelona
$ 1486
(fair price: $ 1246)

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About this information on the cost of living in Barcelona

The information about the cost of living in Barcelona shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Barcelona was updated on 22-09-2024.

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