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VS Madrid
Spain
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Barcelona
Spain2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Madrid | Barcelona | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,000 USD | 1,100 USD | Madrid |
| Food | 460 USD | 480 USD | Madrid |
| Utilities | 140 USD | 140 USD | Madrid |
| Transport | 55 USD | 65 USD | Madrid |
| Healthcare | 95 USD | 95 USD | Madrid |
| Internet | 32 USD | 32 USD | Madrid |
| Entertainment | 216 USD | 216 USD | Madrid |
| Other | 204 USD | 216 USD | Madrid |
| Total (monthly) | 2,202 USD | 2,344 USD | Madrid |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Madrid | Barcelona | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 52 | 48 | Madrid |
| Safety | 85 | 68 | Madrid |
| Quality of life | 86 | 83 | Madrid |
| Internet | 88 | 90 | Barcelona |
| Healthcare | 88 | 85 | Madrid |
| Transport | 92 | 88 | Madrid |
| Nightlife | 85 | 88 | Barcelona |
| Climate | 72 | 85 | Barcelona |
| English | 84 | 84 | Madrid |
| Visa ease | 48 | 48 | Madrid |