Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 3.3% cheaper than Davao.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.8% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 8.5% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 1.8% more in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 6.3% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 6.5% more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.3% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 22.1% less in Philippines
The cost of groceries, childcare, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Philippines are more expensive than in Davao. Expenses including clothing, restaurants, and housing are lower in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Davao, you would:
pay 12.8% less for restaurants
|
Davao
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.26
₱235.93
|
$3.60
₱199.04
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$3.41
₱188.75
|
$3.18
₱175.79
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.80
₱44.36
|
$0.73
₱40.39
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
₱27.53
|
$0.40
₱22.11
|
|
pay 8.5% more for groceries
|
Davao
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.18
₱65.12
|
$1.17
₱64.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.66
₱147.46
|
$3.38
₱186.84
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.26
₱346.52
|
$6.61
₱366.13
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.88
₱104.28
|
$1.92
₱106.36
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.97
₱109.16
|
$1.82
₱100.85
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.22
₱67.49
|
$1.33
₱73.77
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.44
₱24.57
|
$0.64
₱35.39
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.05
₱57.93
|
$1.14
₱63.25
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
₱33.28
|
$0.67
₱37.30
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.91
₱50.30
|
$0.97
₱53.86
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.41
₱78.12
|
$1.21
₱66.85
|
|
pay 1.8% more for transportation
|
Davao
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.14
₱229.42
|
$4.22
₱233.77
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.64
₱754.99
|
$11.49
₱636.07
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$22,165.39
₱1,226,854.00
|
$26,375.77
₱1,459,898.49
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$2.64
₱146.28
|
$2.70
₱149.39
|
|
pay 6.3% less for housing
|
Davao
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$34.10
₱1,887.28
|
$29.28
₱1,620.81
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$306.91
₱16,987.21
|
$242.58
₱13,427.06
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$161.98
₱8,965.47
|
$157.31
₱8,707.28
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$72.53
₱4,014.34
|
$81.80
₱4,527.90
|
|
pay 6.5% more for childcare
|
Davao
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$114.62
₱6,343.99
|
$165.07
₱9,136.86
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,672.63
₱424,680.23
|
$5,295.45
₱293,102.89
|
|
pay 1.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Davao
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.24
₱68.89
|
$1.23
₱68.11
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.01
₱111.36
|
$2.19
₱121.07
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.56
₱141.56
|
$2.57
₱141.99
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$39.78
₱2,202.05
|
$29.66
₱1,641.49
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.26
₱235.93
|
$5.28
₱292.26
|
|
pay 22.1% less for clothing
|
Davao
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$68.20
₱3,774.94
|
$35.44
₱1,961.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$28.99
₱1,604.35
|
$22.98
₱1,272.01
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$73.32
₱4,058.06
|
$64.92
₱3,593.05
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$66.07
₱3,656.97
|
$60.53
₱3,350.34
|
|
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