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Cost of Living: London vs Barcelona

Compare London and Barcelona using gross monthly income of USD $8,000 and Livifi’s moderate lifestyle scenario.

Quick Verdict

Barcelona leaves about $1,657 more disposable income per month than London in this scenario. Barcelona has $2,180 left after estimated taxes and modeled expenses, compared with $523 in London.

Key Differences

  • Housing: $3,241 in London versus $1,676 in Barcelona; Barcelona is cheaper for the selected housing assumption.
  • Everyday expenses: $2,052 in London versus $1,433 in Barcelona, covering groceries, restaurants, transport, and utilities.
  • Estimated monthly tax: $2,184 in London versus $2,711 in Barcelona. Net monthly income is $5,816 and $5,289, respectively.
  • Disposable income and savings: $523 (9.0%) in London versus $2,180 (41.2%) in Barcelona.

Who Wins?

Cheaper housingBarcelona
Lower everyday costsBarcelona
Lower estimated taxLondon
Higher disposable incomeBarcelona
Better savings potentialBarcelona

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Assumptions: gross monthly income of USD $8,000; results displayed in USD; moderate lifestyle; 1-bedroom apartment; city center housing in London and city center housing in Barcelona; 0 dependents; $0 additional monthly expenses. Tax values are estimates. Calculated on July 23, 2026.

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