Barcelona vs London — Livability Comparison
Barcelona, Spain and London, United Kingdom compared across livability metrics on WellPlaced, from World Bank, WHO, OECD, UNESCO, UNODC, Eurostat, Ookla Speedtest, OpenAQ, and GDELT institutional data (not crowdsourced). Overall, London ranks higher (79/100 vs 82/100).
Barcelona vs London, metric by metric
| Metric | Barcelona | London | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & Security | 76/100 | 80/100 | London |
| Daily Living Costs | 51/100 | 28/100 | Barcelona |
| Housing & Rent | 43/100 | 19/100 | Barcelona |
| Healthcare | 87/100 | 92/100 | London |
| Economy & Jobs | 84/100 | 91/100 | London |
| Education | 84/100 | 95/100 | London |
| Transport | 87/100 | 91/100 | London |
Compare all 29 metrics (climate, air quality, tax burden, governance, and more) side by side with WellPlaced PRO.