Olongapo, Subic City, Free Port
Area
This, below, came from
http://www.raosubic.com/moveaccommodations.html an excellent site for
those considering moving here and for other information.. The
last update of this cost of living was 2001. As of April 2003 the peso has further devalued. And though prices on imported goods are
generally the same or more expensive in dollar terms, more
inexpensive products from China are available at very low prices.
Also, I feel rent has declined in dollar terms. Information
below is from the Retired
Affairs Office, Olongapo. Do visit their website, especially if
you are military and even if not.
From:
http://www.raosubic.com/movehere.htm
Data assembled 4/95; some items updated January 2001 for peso
devaluation.
Monthly Expenses
| Expense
|
U.S. $
|
| Cable TV |
$8 |
| Electricity |
$80 |
| Food (Family of 3)
|
$450 |
| Maid |
$40 |
| Phone (basic) |
$10 |
| Rent |
$200 |
| School / child |
$36 |
| Water |
$3 |
| Yard Boy |
$28 |
| Total
|
$907
|
Initial Setup Expenses
| Expense
|
U.S. $
|
| Cable TV |
$8 |
| Electricity |
$80 |
| Food (Family of 3)
|
$450 |
| Maid |
$40 |
| Phone (basic) |
$10 |
| Rent |
$200 |
| School / child |
$36 |
| Water |
$3 |
| Yard Boy |
$28 |
| Total
|
$907
|
Miscellaneous
| Expense
|
U.S. $
|
| Car, New |
$12,000+ |
| Car, Used |
$2,000 - $4,000 |
| Jeepney |
$8,000 |
| Personal Jeep |
$4,000 - $5,000 |
| Tricycle |
$3,000 |
Click on each link to see the survey:
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