How much would yearly expences be in Barcelona, Spain?

Question

Im planning on visitng Barcelona Spain for at least a year after I graduate high school next year. I have housing there for about 1,000 dollars a month. How much money including the housing would it approximately cost to spend a year in Barcelona?

Answer 1

First, 1,000 Dollars = 641 Euros. Did you mean to say 1,000 Euros?

We'll assume you meant $1000/641€ per month. Your monthly expenses TOTALLY depend on your lifestyle. Do you expect to go out to dinner or lunch from time to time? Will you be using public transportation or walking most of the time? Do you want to get your supermarket food at the El Corte Ingles supermarket or the cheap-o DIA stores?

You could easily spend 600-900 Euros per month for telephone/internet + food + mobile phone + dining out from time to time + utilities.

So let's see, with lodging included it *COULD* cost between 1241 - 1541 Euros per month. That's 14,892 - 21,820 *Euros* per year.

Of course, you could spend a lot less if you're careful with the food, don't dine out, don't travel, don't get internet at home (although this isn't very expensive these days), and don't get a mobile phone (but if you're careful with your activity this isn't expensive either).

I think you'll need to give us more information about what your requirements are. But best of luck with everything!

Saludos, BarcelonaMan(.com)