Barcelona vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Barcelona or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Alicante is 34% cheaper than Barcelona
Monthly savings
$1,076
Spain
Barcelona
$3,202
$56,035
Spain
Alicante
$2,126
$37,205
Cheaper option
Category Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
Utilities
Groceries
Dining Out
Transportation
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Healthcare
Phone & Subscriptions
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.
City Insights
Barcelona
Budget €5,000-6,000 upfront for deposit, first month, and agency fees. Eixample, Gràcia, and Poblenou are popular expat neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,700-2,000, Comfortable single $2,600-3,100, Couple $3,800-4,500.
Alicante
El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.
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