Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 41% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 62% 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 349) | R 177 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R 220) | R 91 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (R 82) | R 52 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (R 20) | R 24 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.17 (R 61) | R 52 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (R 41) | R 29 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R 139) | R 121 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (R 42) | R 30 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (R 31) | R 24 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (R 26) | R 23 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R 198) | R 124 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (R 43) | R 26 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (R 22) | R 14 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 94% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,002 (R 38,592) | R 14,758 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,419 (R 27,351) | R 12,628 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (R 2,645) | R 2,181 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,300 (R 25,067) | R 9,335 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €988 (R 19,051) | R 7,457 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (R 1,749) | R 1,928 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (R 580) | R 662 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (R 5,680) | R 5,457 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R 1,879) | R 1,736 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R 175) | R 128 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R 268) | R 115 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 34% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (R 1,512) | R 887 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (R 905) | R 768 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R 1,861) | R 1,646 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (R 1,964) | R 1,348 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,140 (R 542,584) | R 440,461 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (R 31) | R 25 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (R 599) | R 988 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (R 333) | R 194 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.52 (R 106) | R 89 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (R 168) | R 248 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (R 1,083) | R 522 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.55 (R 107) | R 52 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (R 46) | R 39 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.75 (R 53) | R 72 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (R 40) | R 34 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (R 44) | R 26 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (R 543) | R 137 | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 66% more expensive than in Johannesburg (South Africa) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (R 833) | R 498 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R 331) | R 249 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (R 931) | R 963 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R 1,031) | R 690 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R 239) | R 102 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (R 69) | R 35 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R 122) | R 39 | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (R 8,885) | R 9,905 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (R 3.82) | R 1.72 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (R 1,200) | R 649 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (R 123) | R 54 | + 126% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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