🇪🇸 Barcelona vs 🇨🇦 Toronto

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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Toronto

Canada

$2,615–$4,141/mo

C$3,632 – C$5,751 / month (local)

Toronto is 12% more expensive

Barcelona wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryBarcelona (USD)Toronto (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$1,754–$2,728$1,962–$3,051🟢 Barcelona
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$926–$1,462$1,035–$1,635🟢 Barcelona
Utilities$73–$141$82–$158🟢 Barcelona
Groceries$370–$555$414–$621🟢 Barcelona
Eating out (mid-range meal)$49–$88$54–$98🟢 Barcelona
Public transport (monthly)$93–$112$104–$125🟢 Barcelona
Internet & Mobile$29–$49$33–$54🟢 Barcelona
Gym membership$34–$63$38–$71🟢 Barcelona
Cinema ticket$14–$18$15–$20🟢 Barcelona
Monthly total (single)$2,338–$3,703$2,615–$4,141🟢 Barcelona

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Quality of life comparison

Housing4.2 / 10 · 4.0 / 10
Barcelona▲ better
Toronto
Safety8.1 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Barcelona
Toronto▲ better
Healthcare8.1 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Barcelona
Toronto▲ better
Education7.7 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Barcelona
Toronto▲ better
Environment8.5 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Barcelona
Toronto▲ better
Economy6.8 / 10 · 7.2 / 10
Barcelona
Toronto▲ better
Culture7.4 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Barcelona
Toronto▲ better
Internet7.8 / 10 · 8.2 / 10
Barcelona
Toronto▲ better

Who should choose which city?

Choose Barcelona if…

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

Choose Toronto if…

  • ✓You're happy to pay more for what Toronto offers vs Barcelona
  • ✓Diversity
  • ✓Safety
  • ✓Healthcare
  • ✓Immigrants

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