Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 76% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Accra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (GH₵109) | GH₵33 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵61) | GH₵33 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.67 (GH₵26) | GH₵36 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (GH₵6) | GH₵12 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (GH₵19) | GH₵13 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (GH₵12) | GH₵15 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (GH₵44) | GH₵42 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (GH₵14) | GH₵15 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.32 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (GH₵7) | GH₵7 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵48) | GH₵60 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (GH₵14) | GH₵9 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (GH₵6) | GH₵8 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 100% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Accra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,430 (GH₵10,243) | GH₵5,399 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,059 (GH₵7,587) | GH₵3,423 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (GH₵1,007) | GH₵336 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €931 (GH₵6,665) | GH₵3,800 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €676 (GH₵4,844) | GH₵1,845 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (GH₵641) | GH₵229 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (GH₵252) | GH₵144 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €378 (GH₵2,710) | GH₵1,580 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (GH₵658) | GH₵576 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (GH₵55) | GH₵31 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (GH₵84) | GH₵36 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 92% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Accra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (GH₵606) | GH₵164 | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (GH₵236) | GH₵178 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (GH₵591) | GH₵187 | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €88 (GH₵633) | GH₵312 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 87% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Accra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,801 (GH₵184,808) | GH₵59,581 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (GH₵10) | GH₵5.97 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (GH₵290) | GH₵198 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (GH₵139) | GH₵55 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 107% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| Barcelona | Accra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.74 (GH₵41) | GH₵15 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (GH₵44) | GH₵21 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (GH₵418) | GH₵153 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (GH₵39) | GH₵21 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.76 (GH₵20) | GH₵12 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (GH₵19) | GH₵27 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.84 (GH₵13) | GH₵5.91 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 (GH₵17) | GH₵7 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵138) | GH₵26 | + 426% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 93% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Barcelona | Accra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (GH₵238) | GH₵136 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (GH₵123) | GH₵73 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (GH₵286) | GH₵266 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (GH₵356) | GH₵269 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (GH₵80) | GH₵30 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.96 (GH₵21) | GH₵15 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.12 (GH₵29) | GH₵8 | + 277% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €493 (GH₵3,529) | GH₵1,740 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (GH₵1.80) | GH₵0.41 | + 337% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (GH₵415) | GH₵279 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.07 (GH₵36) | GH₵10 | + 255% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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