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| Expense | Ponferrada | Barcelona | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.02 | $8.89 | Ponferrada |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $28.08 | $35.57 | Ponferrada |
| Cappuccino | $2.11 | $2.67 | Ponferrada |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $159 | $202 | Ponferrada |
| Monthly public transport pass | $25.74 | $32.60 | Ponferrada |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $67.86 | $85.96 | Ponferrada |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $19.66 | $24.90 | Ponferrada |
| Fitness club membership | $19.66 | $24.90 | Ponferrada |
| Cinema ticket | $5.15 | $6.52 | Ponferrada |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $363 | $488 | Ponferrada |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $252 | $339 | Ponferrada |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $757 | $1,018 | Ponferrada |
| Total single-person budget | $720 | $932 | Ponferrada |
| Average net salary | $1,980 | $2,508 |
Ponferrada is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ponferrada runs about $720 versus $932 in Barcelona — a difference of roughly 29%.
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 Ponferrada · Full cost of living in Barcelona