- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Ghana
- Barcelona
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 2% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵46) | GH₵43 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (GH₵31) | GH₵30 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (GH₵4.12) | GH₵10 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.69 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.61 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (GH₵18) | GH₵37 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.84 (GH₵9) | GH₵15 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (GH₵2.91) | GH₵5.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵26 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.15 (GH₵10) | GH₵5.42 | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 4% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (GH₵5,570) | GH₵11,197 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €932 (GH₵4,515) | GH₵4,896 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (GH₵724) | GH₵325 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €871 (GH₵4,219) | GH₵3,366 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (GH₵3,071) | GH₵1,403 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €238 (GH₵1,154) | GH₵244 | + 372% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (GH₵155) | GH₵108 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €385 (GH₵1,864) | GH₵2,180 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (GH₵553) | GH₵632 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (GH₵44) | GH₵35 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵52) | GH₵38 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 52% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵387) | GH₵172 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €27 (GH₵132) | GH₵103 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (GH₵380) | GH₵280 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (GH₵541) | GH₵302 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 58% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,775 (GH₵115,153) | GH₵60,367 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.99 (GH₵4.80) | GH₵3.62 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (GH₵232) | GH₵150 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (GH₵62) | GH₵46 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.54 (GH₵22) | GH₵20 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (GH₵29) | GH₵31 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €51 (GH₵249) | GH₵160 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.34 (GH₵26) | GH₵24 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.78 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (GH₵15) | GH₵16 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (GH₵60) | GH₵25 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (GH₵157) | GH₵73 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (GH₵81) | GH₵54 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (GH₵402) | GH₵76 | + 426% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €22 (GH₵107) | GH₵229 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (GH₵45) | GH₵21 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.53 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €178 (GH₵864) | GH₵812 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (GH₵1.74) | GH₵0.47 | + 267% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (GH₵254) | GH₵312 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.58 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,003 prices entered by 405 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵41,426
(€8,553)
in Barcelona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
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