🇪🇸 Barcelona vs 🇺🇸 Miami

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Barcelona

Spain

$2,338–$3,703/mo

€2,165 – €3,429 / month (local)

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Miami

United States

$2,708–$4,287/mo

$2,708 – $4,287 / month (local)

Miami is 16% more expensive

Barcelona wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryBarcelona (USD)Miami (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,754–$2,728$2,031–$3,159🟢 Barcelona
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$926–$1,462$1,072–$1,692🟢 Barcelona
Utilities$73–$141$85–$164🟢 Barcelona
Groceries$370–$555$429–$643🟢 Barcelona
Eating out (mid-range meal)$49–$88$56–$102🟢 Barcelona
Public transport (monthly)$93–$112$107–$130🟢 Barcelona
Internet & Mobile$29–$49$34–$56🟢 Barcelona
Gym membership$34–$63$39–$73🟢 Barcelona
Cinema ticket$14–$18$16–$20🟢 Barcelona
Monthly total (single)$2,338–$3,703$2,708–$4,287🟢 Barcelona

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.2 / 10 · 4.2 / 10
Barcelona
Miami
Safety8.1 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Barcelona
Miami▲ better
Healthcare8.1 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Barcelona
Miami▲ better
Education7.7 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Barcelona
Miami▲ better
Environment8.5 / 10 · 9.3 / 10
Barcelona
Miami▲ better
Economy6.8 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Barcelona
Miami▲ better
Culture7.4 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Barcelona
Miami▲ better
Internet7.8 / 10 · 8.6 / 10
Barcelona
Miami▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Barcelona if…

  • ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Miami
  • ✓Beach + city
  • ✓Design
  • ✓Food
  • ✓Tech

Choose Miami if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Miami offers vs Barcelona
  • ✓No state income tax
  • ✓Weather
  • ✓Latin culture
  • ✓Remote workers

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