- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Ghana
- Lucena City
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lucena City, Philippines compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lucena City (Philippines) is 43% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php250 (GH₵21) | GH₵38 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php165 (GH₵14) | GH₵28 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php87 (GH₵7) | GH₵19 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php74 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php72 (GH₵6) | GH₵13 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php66 (GH₵5.64) | GH₵10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php117 (GH₵10) | GH₵32 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php87 (GH₵7) | GH₵13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php65 (GH₵5.59) | GH₵8 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (GH₵4.15) | GH₵5.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php423 (GH₵36) | GH₵23 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php62 (GH₵5.30) | GH₵11 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php30 (GH₵2.58) | GH₵4.30 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Lucena City (Philippines) is 73% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php15,000 (GH₵1,284) | GH₵11,197 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php10,000 (GH₵856) | GH₵4,896 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,854 (GH₵415) | GH₵325 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php3,999 (GH₵342) | GH₵3,025 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php4,000 (GH₵342) | GH₵1,403 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php5,000 (GH₵428) | GH₵244 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,345 (GH₵115) | GH₵108 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php14,126 (GH₵1,209) | GH₵2,180 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php3,360 (GH₵288) | GH₵632 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php300 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php50 (GH₵4.28) | GH₵38 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Lucena City (Philippines) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php2,071 (GH₵177) | GH₵172 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | GH₵103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,114 (GH₵267) | GH₵280 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,714 (GH₵147) | GH₵302 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Lucena City (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵53,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php43 (GH₵3.71) | GH₵3.67 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php450 (GH₵39) | GH₵150 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Lucena City (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php244 (GH₵21) | GH₵31 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php411 (GH₵35) | GH₵160 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php201 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php111 (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php50 (GH₵4.28) | GH₵9 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php56 (GH₵4.77) | GH₵11 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php151 (GH₵13) | GH₵25 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Lucena City (Philippines) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php600 (GH₵51) | GH₵73 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php332 (GH₵28) | GH₵54 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php380 (GH₵33) | GH₵76 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php800 (GH₵68) | GH₵229 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php176 (GH₵15) | GH₵21 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php180 (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php62 (GH₵5.32) | GH₵8 | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵812 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php9 (GH₵0.76) | GH₵0.47 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | GH₵312 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php63 (GH₵5.35) | GH₵8 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 373 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lucena City (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵16,917
(Php197,652)
in Lucena City.
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