- Cost of Living
- Venezuela
- Ghana
- Barcelona
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Barcelona, Venezuela compared to Accra, Ghana

Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Bs 300,000 (GH₵22) | GH₵56 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Bs 300,000 (GH₵22) | GH₵28 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Bs 250,000 (GH₵19) | GH₵17 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Bs 200,000 (GH₵15) | GH₵10 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | Bs 240,000 (GH₵18) | GH₵11 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Bs 60,000 (GH₵4.48) | GH₵11 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Bs 200,000 (GH₵15) | GH₵39 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Bs 250,000 (GH₵19) | GH₵17 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Bs 60,000 (GH₵4.48) | GH₵10 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Bs 50,000 (GH₵3.73) | GH₵4.37 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Bs 1,500,000 (GH₵112) | GH₵29 | + 285% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Bs 100,000 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Bs 50,000 (GH₵3.73) | GH₵4.95 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 74% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 20,000,000 (GH₵1,492) | GH₵11,045 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Bs 12,000,000 (GH₵895) | GH₵5,252 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Bs 367 (GH₵0.03) | GH₵457 | - 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Bs 12,000,000 (GH₵895) | GH₵4,531 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Bs 5,000,000 (GH₵373) | GH₵2,083 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Bs 900,000 (GH₵67) | GH₵227 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Bs 250,000 (GH₵19) | GH₵97 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen TV | Bs 80,000,000 (GH₵5,969) | GH₵2,183 | + 173% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Bs 15,000,000 (GH₵1,119) | GH₵590 | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Bs 1,200,000 (GH₵90) | GH₵38 | + 138% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵50 | - | |
Clothes | + 252% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 252% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Bs 8,000,000 (GH₵597) | GH₵165 | + 261% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Bs 5,000,000 (GH₵373) | GH₵104 | + 259% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Bs 14,000,000 (GH₵1,045) | GH₵270 | + 286% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Bs 10,000,000 (GH₵746) | GH₵282 | + 165% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Bs 250,000 (GH₵19) | GH₵42,068 | - 100% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | GH₵4.04 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
Personal Care | + 129% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 129% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Bs 300,000 (GH₵22) | GH₵20 | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Bs 1,000,000 (GH₵75) | GH₵28 | + 170% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Bs 800,000 (GH₵60) | GH₵153 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Bs 60 (GH₵0.00) | GH₵20 | - 100% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Bs 750,000 (GH₵56) | GH₵18 | + 209% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Bs 300,000 (GH₵22) | GH₵19 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Bs 900,000 (GH₵67) | GH₵9 | + 633% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Bs 300,000 (GH₵22) | GH₵12 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | GH₵26 | - | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 61% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Bs 632 (GH₵0.05) | GH₵91 | - 100% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Bs 320,000 (GH₵24) | GH₵56 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Bs 1,500,000 (GH₵112) | GH₵74 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Bs 1,500,000 (GH₵112) | GH₵226 | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Bs 250,000 (GH₵19) | GH₵20 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Bs 28 (GH₵0.00) | GH₵13 | - 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Bs 90,000 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 15% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Bs 6.00 (GH₵0.00) | GH₵0.47 | - 100% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Bs 300,000 (GH₵22) | GH₵289 | - 92% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Bs 60,000 (GH₵4.48) | GH₵8 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Barcelona (Venezuela) is 28% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵33,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵23,697
(Bs 317,582,229)
in Barcelona.
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