Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 58% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R 364) | R 216 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R 194) | R 113 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (R 83) | R 50 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (R 23) | R 18 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.62 (R 74) | R 40 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (R 47) | R 28 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R 135) | R 82 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (R 47) | R 29 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (R 34) | R 22 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (R 23) | R 30 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R 137) | R 116 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (R 43) | R 25 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (R 22) | R 16 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 76% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,648 (R 33,680) | R 16,087 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,205 (R 24,618) | R 10,893 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (R 3,008) | R 2,604 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,076 (R 21,976) | R 12,514 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €846 (R 17,277) | R 7,443 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (R 2,069) | R 1,651 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R 484) | R 480 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (R 7,010) | R 5,713 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (R 2,177) | R 1,821 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R 220) | R 132 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R 253) | R 120 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 8% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (R 1,563) | R 867 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (R 601) | R 740 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R 1,846) | R 1,824 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (R 1,761) | R 1,561 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,374 (R 661,466) | R 452,668 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (R 34) | R 24 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (R 629) | R 940 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (R 349) | R 187 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 69% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (R 157) | R 60 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R 178) | R 185 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (R 1,229) | R 550 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (R 113) | R 47 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.57 (R 52) | R 34 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (R 88) | R 63 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (R 48) | R 37 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (R 42) | R 22 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (R 482) | R 191 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 46% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Barcelona, Spain | Johannesburg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (R 771) | R 536 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (R 381) | R 332 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (R 817) | R 1,501 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (R 1,114) | R 845 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R 254) | R 106 | + 139% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (R 79) | R 39 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.16 (R 105) | R 37 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (R 9,447) | R 10,240 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (R 4.12) | R 2.18 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (R 1,122) | R 752 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.47 (R 112) | R 53 | + 110% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
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These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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