- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Ghana
- Barcelona
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵49) | GH₵38 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (GH₵33) | GH₵28 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (GH₵19) | GH₵19 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (GH₵4.39) | GH₵11 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.54 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (GH₵19) | GH₵32 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (GH₵3.10) | GH₵5.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵23 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.57 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.15 (GH₵11) | GH₵4.30 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (GH₵5,941) | GH₵11,197 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €929 (GH₵4,801) | GH₵4,896 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (GH₵767) | GH₵325 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €897 (GH₵4,633) | GH₵3,025 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €650 (GH₵3,356) | GH₵1,403 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €225 (GH₵1,161) | GH₵244 | + 375% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (GH₵165) | GH₵108 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (GH₵2,002) | GH₵2,180 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (GH₵516) | GH₵632 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (GH₵50) | GH₵35 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵56) | GH₵38 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 65% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (GH₵410) | GH₵172 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (GH₵145) | GH₵103 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (GH₵414) | GH₵280 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (GH₵510) | GH₵302 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 71% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,707 (GH₵117,312) | GH₵53,700 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.99 (GH₵5.11) | GH₵3.67 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (GH₵247) | GH₵150 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (GH₵68) | GH₵46 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵35) | GH₵20 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.95 (GH₵20) | GH₵31 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (GH₵250) | GH₵160 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.86 (GH₵25) | GH₵24 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.83 (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (GH₵19) | GH₵16 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (GH₵65) | GH₵25 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (GH₵165) | GH₵73 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (GH₵86) | GH₵54 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (GH₵436) | GH₵76 | + 471% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €22 (GH₵114) | GH₵229 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (GH₵48) | GH₵21 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.53 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | + 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €146 (GH₵754) | GH₵812 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (GH₵1.86) | GH₵0.47 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (GH₵257) | GH₵312 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.58 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,485 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 26% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵38,923
(€7,534)
in Barcelona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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