Is it cheap to eat and drink in Barcelona?

And don't worry, Barcelona isn't short of budget-friendly options. Here you'll find everything from classic tapas to cheap pasta, and fresh dumplings to gnocchi bars. At most spots on our list, you can get lunch for around €10, which is an absolute steal. Here are our favourite cheap eats in Barcelona.



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In the main old town, for a pint of beer in Barcelona it will be more or less 5€, a glass of wine about 3.50€ and a mixed drink about 8€.

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The ideal daily food budget for Barcelona We think a budget of €35–40 per person, per day, is enough for you to eat out every meal and enjoy great food.

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Barcelona Budget Dinner Prices: €12-€23 A great way to bridge the hunger gap between lunch and dinner (or eat earlier) is tapas. You can also sample a few and make a meal out of it. Expect to pay €4-€5/tapas or about €15 for dinner.

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Barcelona is famous for its buzzing nightlife. With so many bars and pubs available to choose from, drinking options in the city are endless. But for those on a budget, it can be hard to find affordable, yet fun, spots to go to.

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Cash vs. Cards You will need some cash. Small businesses have credit/debit card minimums, especially at markets like La Boquería and Santa Caterina. Consider ordering some euros to pick up at your local branch before your trip.

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The average cost of food in Barcelona is not expensive. For example, meal prices range from 7 to 20 euros, being that lunch is usually cheaper than dinner. If you love eating out but don't want to spend too much, here are some suggestions for good spots where you can eat out on a budget.

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How to visit Barcelona on a budget
  1. Get the Aerobus from the airport. ...
  2. Visit during the winter. ...
  3. Time your visit with the first Sunday of the month. ...
  4. Stay outside the historic center. ...
  5. Don't assume Airbnb will be the best option. ...
  6. Take advantage of public transportation. ...
  7. Walk when you can. ...
  8. Pack a picnic.


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It's called Bida: you pay just €9.99 a month and you can browse a map with all the partner bars and restaurants. Just choose one, go there and show the bartender your app to claim your free drink. Of course, you can't have any drink on the menu, but every location has a list of 3-4 drinks that you can have for free.

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Cost of Living Comparison Between Barcelona and Athens You would need around 3,364.0€ in Athens to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 4,000.0€ in Barcelona (assuming you rent in both cities).

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Is €1,000 enough to live in Spain per month? Yes, it is possible to live in Spain with 1,000 euros a month, as the minimum wage is 1,080 euros. However, the freedom and comfort you will have with around 1,000 euros a month will depend on the city you will live in.

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Is 100 euros a day enough in Barcelona? €100 per day is still not a huge amount but you can probably get by on it. You should perhaps read up on free stuff to do during the day and not plan on paying to go inside too many tourist attractions.

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Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.

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5 days in Barcelona is the perfect time to see everything properly without running from one place to another or giving up certain things due to lack of time. Barcelona is a cool city with great vibes and atmosphere, full of young peoples that you can easily stay spend week in Barcelona.

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