Now Much Do Groceries, Snacks and Beverages Cost in Barcelona?
Renting an apartment in Barcelona is a cost-effective way to save money on your trip. You'll have more square feet to stretch out for the same price as a hotel, and you can save money by eating in. Even if you only eat a quick breakfast and snacks between sightseeing, you'll be surprised how the savings on these few meals add up.
Below is a chart showing how much common items cost if purchased in a Spanish supermarket like Caprabo or Día.
Barcelona Grocery Prices in 2013
| Price in Euros | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
Butter |
1.65 | 125g - enough for a week |
Yogurt - Activa |
1.60 | 4 small containers |
Yogurt - Yoplait |
2.50 | 8 small containers |
Ham - Superior Grade |
3.00 | 4 slices |
Frozen Pizza |
3.00- 4.00 | 1 medium pizza |
Ice Cream |
6.35 | Pint of Ben & Jerry's |
Cheese - Edam |
1.70 | 4 slices |
Cheese - Havarti |
2.85 | 4 slices |
Cheese - Mozzarella |
1.95 | Shredded - 200g |
Pizza Crusts - fresh |
2.15 | 4 small - make own pizza |
Pizza Sauce |
1.0 | Small jar |
Bread - Sandwich Loaf |
2.00 | 14 slices |
Candy Bar |
1.00 | Lindt or C'ote d'Or - large |
Preserves or Jam |
2.00 | Raspberry or Apricot - jar |
Nutella |
2.50 | 220g jar |
Chips - Lays |
1.35 | 13.5g - small bag |
Chips - Pringles |
1.50 | Can |
Tortilla Chips |
2.25 | Fiesta brand - 200g |
Salad |
1.00 | Bag/Prepared |
Olive Oil |
3.00 | small bottle |
Pasta |
1.00 | Pound of Pasta - Barilla |
Pasta Sauce |
2.50 | Jar - Barilla |
Crackers or Biscuits |
1.75 | Package of 40 crackers |
Grapes |
3.50 | 1kg |
Tomatoes |
2.00 | 250g - 2 tomatoes |
Apples |
2.50 | 1kg - 2 large apples |
Lettuce |
1.00 | 1 head of lettuce |
Baguette |
1.20 | 1 loaf |
Croissant |
.95 | 1 croissant |
Doughnut |
1.10 | 1 powdered doughnut |
Pastry with chocolate |
2.50 | Napoleon |
Barcelona Beverage Prices in 2012
All drinks purchased at a grocery store or supermarket, like Caprabo. Prices will be higher in convenience stores and at wine sellers.
| Price in Euros | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
Cream |
1.00 | Liter container |
Orange Juice |
2.00 | Liter of Minute Maid |
Tea Bags |
2.25 | Earl Grey - 25 bags |
Coffee |
2.15 | Instant - 18 servings |
Coke - Cans |
4.00 | Six pack - cans |
Coke - Bottle |
1.25 | 2 liter bottle |
Fanta - Bottle |
1.10 | 2 liter bottle |
Mineral Water |
1.10 | San Pellegrini, 1 liter |
Milk |
2.00 | Six pack - 1.0 liter bottles |
Chocolate Milk |
1.05 | 750ml |
Beer - Heineken |
5.00 | Six pack - cans |
Beer - Estrell |
6.00 | 12 pack -cans |
Beer - Guiness |
2.00 | one can |
Wine (red or white) |
4.00 - 7.00 | Bottle |
Barcelona Cleaning Supplies and Toiletries Prices
If you are renting a long-term apartment, you'll need to purchase your own cleaning supplies and toiletries when you run out. The items listed below should last at least one month of normal use for 2-4 people.
| Price in Euros | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
Toilet Paper |
2.00 | Six rolls |
Tissues/Kleenex |
1.00 | 10 small travel packs |
Tampons |
3.80 | Tampax Compact Lites |
Liquid Dish Soap |
2.65 | Palmolive Dish soap |
Bath/Shower Gel |
1.50 | 150ML |
Liquid Hand Soap |
1.0 | |
Laundry Detergent |
9.0 | Skip - 36 pellets. Use 2 for large load |
Paper Towels |
1.0 | |
Hand washing Detergent |
2.0 | Similar to Woolite |