Cost of living in Manila, Philippines vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Manila (Philippines) is 74% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php279 (GH₵33) | GH₵20 | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php172 (GH₵20) | GH₵15 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php104 (GH₵12) | GH₵12 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php87 (GH₵10) | GH₵7 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | Php127 (GH₵15) | GH₵5.71 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php94 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.37 | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php171 (GH₵20) | GH₵14 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php170 (GH₵20) | GH₵6.00 | + 234% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php102 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php57 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.21 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php420 (GH₵50) | GH₵24 | + 104% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php87 (GH₵10) | GH₵5.50 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php61 (GH₵7) | GH₵2.87 | + 149% | |
Housing | + 78% | |||
Housing in Manila (Philippines) is 78% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php76,297 (GH₵8,996) | GH₵4,500 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php37,429 (GH₵4,413) | GH₵3,000 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php6,334 (GH₵747) | GH₵203 | + 268% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php36,674 (GH₵4,324) | GH₵2,000 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php19,750 (GH₵2,329) | GH₵1,000 | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php3,271 (GH₵386) | GH₵119 | + 225% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,709 (GH₵202) | GH₵150 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php16,659 (GH₵1,964) | GH₵2,000 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php5,225 (GH₵616) | GH₵740 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php308 (GH₵36) | GH₵11 | + 233% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php227 (GH₵27) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 147% | |||
Clothes in Manila (Philippines) is 147% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,009 (GH₵355) | GH₵168 | + 111% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,653 (GH₵195) | GH₵64 | + 203% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php4,533 (GH₵534) | GH₵261 | + 105% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php4,116 (GH₵485) | GH₵236 | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Manila (Philippines) is 36% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,159,840 (GH₵136,747) | GH₵50,000 | + 173% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php50 (GH₵5.92) | GH₵3.81 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,723 (GH₵203) | GH₵200 | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php239 (GH₵28) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Manila (Philippines) is 49% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php167 (GH₵20) | GH₵6.00 | + 227% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php587 (GH₵69) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php780 (GH₵92) | GH₵100 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php210 (GH₵25) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php121 (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php174 (GH₵21) | GH₵5.50 | + 274% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php69 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.21 | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php86 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.33 | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php287 (GH₵34) | GH₵20 | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Manila (Philippines) is 51% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php1,095 (GH₵129) | GH₵37 | + 248% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php555 (GH₵65) | GH₵50 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,374 (GH₵162) | GH₵100 | + 62% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php2,005 (GH₵236) | GH₵119 | + 99% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php328 (GH₵39) | GH₵39 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php178 (GH₵21) | GH₵5.75 | + 265% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php93 (GH₵11) | GH₵4.86 | + 127% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php27,159 (GH₵3,202) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php8 (GH₵0.90) | GH₵0.75 | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php2,077 (GH₵245) | GH₵120 | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php116 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵21,091 (Php178,886) in Manila to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵13,000 in Tamale.
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