- Cost of Living
- Philippines
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- Olongapo City
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Cost of living in Olongapo City, Philippines compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 31% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php215 (GH₵18) | GH₵56 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php154 (GH₵13) | GH₵28 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php200 (GH₵17) | GH₵17 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php73 (GH₵6) | GH₵10 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | Php98 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php149 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php140 (GH₵12) | GH₵39 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php50 (GH₵4.25) | GH₵17 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php129 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php41 (GH₵3.47) | GH₵4.37 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php500 (GH₵43) | GH₵29 | + 46% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php50 (GH₵4.23) | GH₵10 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php65 (GH₵5.53) | GH₵4.95 | + 12% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 51% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php16,712 (GH₵1,421) | GH₵11,045 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php9,983 (GH₵849) | GH₵5,252 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,453 (GH₵209) | GH₵457 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵4,531 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵2,083 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵227 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,861 (GH₵158) | GH₵97 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php5,000 (GH₵425) | GH₵2,183 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵590 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵38 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php128 (GH₵11) | GH₵50 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,000 (GH₵85) | GH₵165 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php2,000 (GH₵170) | GH₵104 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (GH₵255) | GH₵270 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,000 (GH₵85) | GH₵282 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php200,000 (GH₵17,011) | GH₵42,068 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php42 (GH₵3.56) | GH₵4.04 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php599 (GH₵51) | GH₵150 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 33% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php165 (GH₵14) | GH₵20 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php250 (GH₵21) | GH₵153 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php604 (GH₵51) | GH₵20 | + 160% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php144 (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php303 (GH₵26) | GH₵19 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php38 (GH₵3.25) | GH₵9 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵12 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php200 (GH₵17) | GH₵26 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 35% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php766 (GH₵65) | GH₵91 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php355 (GH₵30) | GH₵56 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵74 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,500 (GH₵128) | GH₵226 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php150 (GH₵13) | GH₵20 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php163 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php50 (GH₵4.25) | GH₵8 | - 46% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php550 (GH₵47) | GH₵289 | - 84% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php67 (GH₵5.70) | GH₵8 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵35,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵20,845
(Php245,068)
in Olongapo City.
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