To give you an idea of the cost of living in Barcelona, here is a rough price guide of essential items for your stay. Please note, as in any city, prices fluctuate and can vary tremendously from place to place.

Transportation

T10 Metro Ticket valid for 10 journeys in the city area of Barcelona €6.90

One bus ticket for a journey within the city area €1.25

Taxi €5-6 for 10 minute taxi ride, €25-35 airport transfer, depending on time, passengers and luggage

Gas now over €1 per litre (normal)

Train tickets (one way) Girona €6 (1 hr 20 min journey), Valencia €35.50 (2 h 55 min journey), Madrid €60.50 (5 hr 15 min journey) For more train info check RENFE

Food & Drink

Expresso coffee in a bar €0.90-1, up to €2.50 in tourist areas

Bottle of water 1.5 litres from supermarket up to €0.50 (up to €2 in tourist areas).

Lunch menu €7-12 (includes starter, main dish, dessert, drink and bread). Sometimes can substitute coffee for dessert.

Ice Cream cone 2 scoops €2.40-4

1.5 litre of milk €1.20-1.45

Baguette from supermarket €0.40

Coca Cola 1.5 litres €1.15-1.50

Orange juice €0.55 per litre (tetrabrik)

Entertainment & Leisure

Ticket to the movies €5.90-7.50

Swimming pool €5-10 per day

Gym membership €30-60 per month

Spanish newspaper €1, English newspaper €2,80

miniguide* € 0

English magazine €3,50

Museum entry €10-15

Nightclub entry €10-15 (look out for flyers for discounted entry), typically includes one free drink

Fast Food

McDonald's Big Mac €2

Burger King Quarter Pounder Meal €6

Pizza €2.50 per slice

Falafel €3.50

Toiletries

Toilet paper €1.50 for 4 rolls

Sunscreen €4-10

Toothpaste €1.50

Showergel €2

Shampoo €2-3

Cigarettes and Alcohol

Pack of 20 cigarettes €2.40-2.90 (cheapest at "estancos", licenced tobacco shops)

Glass of wine €1.50-2 in a normal bar or restaurant

1/2 pint of beer €2 in a normal bar or restaurant, up to €6 in nightclub

Cocktail €4-6 in normal bar or restaurant, up to €12 in nightclub

Extras

Postcard/letters €0.30 (Spain), €0.58 (EU countries)

Living

Studio apartment in centre of city, €550+

Room in shared apartment in centre, €250-350

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