Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Istanbul
Barcelona
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Standard of Living
IstanbulBarcelona

To have the same lifestyle in Barcelona, you need:

Required salary
$85,714
71% more expensive
than Istanbul
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Istanbul
$50,000
Barcelona
$85,714

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

IstanbulVSBarcelona

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

71% higher
Current city
Istanbul
$350
/ month
Target city
Barcelona
$600
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
80%
Higher
Meal
Comparison
2400%
Higher
Internet
Comparison
100%
Lower
Utilities
Comparison
100%
Lower

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Madrid
Madrid
$74,286
Equivalent in Madrid
Malaga
Malaga
$85,714
Equivalent in Malaga
Valencia
Valencia
$68,571
Equivalent in Valencia

This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.