Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Takoradi, Ghana
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manila (Philippines) is 25% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php282 (GH₵34) | GH₵41 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (GH₵20) | GH₵60 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (GH₵12) | GH₵29 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php125 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php85 (GH₵10) | GH₵5.00 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (GH₵20) | GH₵98 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (GH₵20) | GH₵15 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php99 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (GH₵50) | GH₵80 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (GH₵7) | GH₵7 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 43% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (GH₵9,084) | GH₵10,892 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (GH₵4,456) | GH₵15,200 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (GH₵754) | GH₵1,500 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php35,368 (GH₵4,211) | GH₵5,700 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (GH₵2,351) | GH₵3,000 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (GH₵389) | GH₵700 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (GH₵204) | GH₵600 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (GH₵1,983) | GH₵4,000 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (GH₵622) | GH₵1,000 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (GH₵37) | GH₵35 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (GH₵27) | GH₵6 | + 332% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 35% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (GH₵358) | GH₵450 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (GH₵197) | GH₵400 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (GH₵540) | GH₵300 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (GH₵490) | GH₵500 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is about the same as in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (GH₵138,090) | GH₵35,000 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (GH₵5.98) | GH₵3.94 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (GH₵205) | GH₵350 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (GH₵28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (GH₵20) | GH₵30 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php553 (GH₵66) | GH₵15 | + 339% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (GH₵93) | GH₵300 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (GH₵25) | GH₵60 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (GH₵14) | GH₵25 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (GH₵21) | GH₵35 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (GH₵8) | GH₵25 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (GH₵34) | GH₵30 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 24% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (GH₵130) | GH₵167 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php523 (GH₵62) | GH₵45 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (GH₵164) | GH₵90 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (GH₵239) | GH₵344 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (GH₵39) | GH₵38 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (GH₵21) | GH₵26 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (GH₵3,234) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (GH₵0.91) | GH₵3.00 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,125 (GH₵253) | GH₵160 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (GH₵14) | GH₵7 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 519 prices entered by 175 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require GH₵31,000 in Takoradi you would need to make just about GH₵21,780 (Php182,935) in Manila.
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