- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Ghana
- Olongapo City
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Olongapo City, Philippines compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 20% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php259 (GH₵22) | GH₵38 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php156 (GH₵13) | GH₵28 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php200 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php73 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php103 (GH₵9) | GH₵13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php149 (GH₵13) | GH₵10 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php140 (GH₵12) | GH₵32 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php129 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php41 (GH₵3.52) | GH₵5.25 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php500 (GH₵43) | GH₵23 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php45 (GH₵3.81) | GH₵11 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php65 (GH₵5.55) | GH₵4.30 | + 29% | |
| 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 | Php17,122 (GH₵1,463) | GH₵11,197 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php9,745 (GH₵833) | GH₵4,896 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,453 (GH₵210) | GH₵325 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵3,025 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵1,403 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,014 (GH₵172) | GH₵108 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php5,000 (GH₵427) | GH₵2,180 | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵632 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵35 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php128 (GH₵11) | GH₵38 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 22% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | GH₵172 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php2,000 (GH₵171) | GH₵103 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵280 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | GH₵302 | - | |
| 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₵17,086) | GH₵53,700 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php42 (GH₵3.57) | GH₵3.67 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php667 (GH₵57) | GH₵150 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| 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 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php250 (GH₵21) | GH₵160 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php604 (GH₵52) | GH₵24 | + 115% | |
| 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₵16 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php38 (GH₵3.27) | GH₵9 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵11 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php200 (GH₵17) | GH₵25 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php766 (GH₵65) | GH₵73 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php351 (GH₵30) | GH₵54 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,500 (GH₵128) | GH₵229 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php150 (GH₵13) | GH₵21 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php163 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php50 (GH₵4.27) | GH₵8 | - 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵812 | - | |
| 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₵312 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php67 (GH₵5.72) | GH₵8 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵31,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵19,275
(Php225,615)
in Olongapo City.
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