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Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Barcelona (Spain) is 11% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵52) | GH₵56 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (GH₵35) | GH₵28 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (GH₵21) | GH₵17 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (GH₵4.67) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.77 (GH₵15) | GH₵11 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.91 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.75 (GH₵21) | GH₵39 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.98 (GH₵11) | GH₵17 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (GH₵3.30) | GH₵4.37 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵29 | + 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.64 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.15 (GH₵12) | GH₵4.95 | + 139% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Barcelona (Spain) is 3% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (GH₵6,317) | GH₵11,045 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,030 (GH₵5,658) | GH₵5,252 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €144 (GH₵792) | GH₵457 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €975 (GH₵5,357) | GH₵4,531 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €717 (GH₵3,940) | GH₵2,083 | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €165 (GH₵904) | GH₵227 | + 298% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (GH₵176) | GH₵97 | + 82% | |
40” flat screen TV | €380 (GH₵2,089) | GH₵2,183 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (GH₵503) | GH₵590 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (GH₵47) | GH₵38 | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵58) | GH₵50 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona (Spain) is 82% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €74 (GH₵408) | GH₵165 | + 147% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (GH₵168) | GH₵104 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (GH₵484) | GH₵270 | + 79% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (GH₵498) | GH₵282 | + 77% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona (Spain) is 82% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,571 (GH₵107,507) | GH₵42,068 | + 156% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.99 (GH₵5.44) | GH₵4.04 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (GH₵263) | GH₵150 | + 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (GH₵88) | GH₵49 | + 79% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵20 | + 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.93 (GH₵33) | GH₵28 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (GH₵270) | GH₵153 | + 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.63 (GH₵25) | GH₵20 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.84 (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.23 (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.42 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (GH₵75) | GH₵26 | + 188% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona (Spain) is 47% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (GH₵180) | GH₵91 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (GH₵93) | GH₵56 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €72 (GH₵397) | GH₵74 | + 436% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €22 (GH₵121) | GH₵226 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (GH₵56) | GH₵20 | + 182% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.53 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | + 7% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €473 (GH₵2,596) | GH₵2,070 | + 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (GH₵1.98) | GH₵0.47 | + 319% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (GH₵281) | GH₵289 | - 3% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.58 (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 147% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Spain) is 27% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵44,606
(€8,120)
in Barcelona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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