- Cost of Living
- Philippines
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- Olongapo City
- Aguascalientes
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Cost of living in Olongapo City, Philippines compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 22% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php215 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 87 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php154 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 78 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php200 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php73 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | Php98 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 31 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php149 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 16 | + 239% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php140 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 61 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php50 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php129 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 18 | + 153% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php41 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php500 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 171 | + 6% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php50 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php65 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 14 | + 69% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 3% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php16,712 (Mex$ 6,019) | Mex$ 8,162 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php9,983 (Mex$ 3,596) | Mex$ 4,946 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php2,453 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 988 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 7,676 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,352 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 798 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php1,861 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 392 | + 71% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php5,000 (Mex$ 1,801) | Mex$ 7,700 | - 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,583 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 93 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php128 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 67% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 20% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php1,000 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 653 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php2,000 (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 831 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,000 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 1,099 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php1,000 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 1,060 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php200,000 (Mex$ 72,034) | Mex$ 280,660 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php42 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 17 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php599 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 371 | - 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 3% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php165 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 63 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 135 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Php250 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 399 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php604 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 65 | + 236% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php144 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 43 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php303 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 46 | + 136% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php38 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php200 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 73 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php766 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 337 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php355 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 126 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 343 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,500 (Mex$ 540) | Mex$ 518 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php150 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 68 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php163 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 43 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php50 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 39% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 9,705 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.27 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php550 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 506 | - 61% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php67 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 48 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Olongapo City (Philippines) is 7% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 26,000
in Aguascalientes
you would need to make just about Mex$ 24,095
(Php66,900)
in Olongapo City.
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