Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the minimum cost of living in Barcelona?

Below there are some data which may be of help to you planning your spending in Barcelona;

Cost of using public transport: 7, 70 euro for 10 trips.
It is tradition in Spain to go into a Bar or a Restaurant to have your lunch or dinner. Actually it can be more common practice than to cook and eat your food at home.
Here are some prices: Coffee 0,90 (Cortado)- 1,30 (Cafe con leche) euro
Breakfast, containing coffee, croissant or sandwich and juice: 2,00 - 3,50 euro
Business lunch from 6 euro
If you buy products in supermarket and cook it yourself, the average cost of food can be 250-300 euro a month. With maximal saving you can live in Barcelona on 150-200 euro a month.

Last update on 10-07-2009 by Alex.