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León vs Barcelona

Spain vs Spain · 654 km apart

León

Spain

€743 ($808)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Barcelona

Spain

€857 ($932)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseLeónBarcelonaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$7.80$8.89León
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$31.20$35.57León
Cappuccino$2.34$2.67León
Monthly groceries (single person)$177$202León
Monthly public transport pass$28.60$32.60León
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$75.40$85.96León
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$21.84$24.90León
Fitness club membership$21.84$24.90León
Cinema ticket$5.72$6.52León
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$414$488León
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$288$339León
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$864$1,018León
Total single-person budget$808$932León
Average net salary$2,200$2,508

Verdict

León is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in León runs about $808 versus $932 in Barcelona — a difference of roughly 15%.

Salary-adjusted, Barcelona leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in León  ·  Full cost of living in Barcelona

Frequently Asked Questions

Is León cheaper than Barcelona?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $808 per month in León versus $932 in Barcelona — about 15% less.
How far is León from Barcelona?
The straight-line distance between León and Barcelona is approximately 654 km (406 miles).
Which city has better salaries, León or Barcelona?
The estimated average net salary is $2,200 in León and $2,508 in Barcelona. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $1,392 in León versus $1,576 in Barcelona per month.