Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 95% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 59% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Barcelona, Spain | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (11,592 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 242% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (7,086 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.20 (2,609 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (650 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.17 (1,969 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (1,306 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 160% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,493 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (1,357 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (986 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (827 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 821% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (6,374 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 204% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.21 (1,371 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (693 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 40% | |
Housing | + 113% | |||
Housing in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 113% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,011 (1,250,494 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,385 (861,033 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (88,517 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 286% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,283 (797,983 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €976 (606,595 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (56,396 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 325% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (18,709 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 125% | |
40” flat screen tv | €295 (183,162 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 353% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (60,577 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (5,658 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (8,634 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 306% | |
Clothes | + 114% | |||
Clothes in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 114% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (48,753 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (29,179 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1593% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (60,020 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (63,338 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 73% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,140 (17,495,848 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (993 Pound) | 781 Pound | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €30 (18,383 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 367% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (10,733 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 252% | |||
Personal Care in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 252% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.52 (3,433 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (5,412 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 1062% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (34,914 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 252% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.55 (3,448 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 823% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.38 (1,481 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1419% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.75 (1,712 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (1,280 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1274% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (1,423 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1372% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (17,508 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 486% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Barcelona, Spain (Spain) is 128% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Barcelona, Spain | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (26,862 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (10,663 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (30,013 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (33,234 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (7,719 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 1197% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (2,227 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (3,935 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €461 (286,511 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 940% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (123 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 1127% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (38,697 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1537% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (3,953 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 991% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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