Cost of Living Comparison Between Davao and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 13.0% higher than in Davao (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are 28.4% higher than in Davao | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 109.3% higher than in Davao | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 13.8% higher than in Davao | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 22.7% higher than in Davao | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 5.3% lower than in Davao | |
Restaurants | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 ₱ | 300.00 ₱ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 ₱ | 1,500.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 66.50 ₱ | 70.00 ₱ | +5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 ₱ | 130.00 ₱ | +30.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 131.43 ₱ | 169.77 ₱ | +29.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 44.43 ₱ | 54.65 ₱ | +23.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 30.71 ₱ | 27.91 ₱ | -9.1 % |
Markets | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 367.19 ₱ | 396.00 ₱ | +7.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 62.60 ₱ | 69.72 ₱ | +11.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 23.64 ₱ | 24.97 ₱ | +5.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 110.50 ₱ | 117.74 ₱ | +6.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 141.75 ₱ | 223.22 ₱ | +57.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 115.67 ₱ | 130.90 ₱ | +13.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 187.11 ₱ | 214.66 ₱ | +14.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 71.52 ₱ | 85.16 ₱ | +19.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.04 ₱ | 44.16 ₱ | +69.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 61.39 ₱ | 88.22 ₱ | +43.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 35.27 ₱ | 55.65 ₱ | +57.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 53.30 ₱ | 62.54 ₱ | +17.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 82.78 ₱ | 78.87 ₱ | -4.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 75.50 ₱ | 89.43 ₱ | +18.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.20 ₱ | 45.10 ₱ | +49.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 82.14 ₱ | 80.48 ₱ | -2.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 86.25 ₱ | 92.75 ₱ | +7.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ₱ | 170.00 ₱ | +13.3 % |
Transportation | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 13.00 ₱ | 30.00 ₱ | +130.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 ₱ | 582.30 ₱ | -27.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 ₱ | 45.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 21.73 ₱ | 21.73 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 120.00 ₱ | 132.50 ₱ | +10.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 254.72 ₱ | 248.05 ₱ | -2.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | 1,500,000.00 ₱ | +15.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,225,000.00 ₱ | 1,200,000.00 ₱ | -2.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,718.75 ₱ | 7,174.31 ₱ | +25.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,907.67 ₱ | 1,857.83 ₱ | -2.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 1,783.17 ₱ | 1,661.74 ₱ | -6.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,750.00 ₱ | 2,407.14 ₱ | -12.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 250.00 ₱ | 366.67 ₱ | +46.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ₱ | 375.00 ₱ | +50.0 % |
Childcare | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 6,722.22 ₱ | 28,729.17 ₱ | +327.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 450,000.00 ₱ | 828,571.43 ₱ | +84.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 4,000.00 ₱ | 1,947.06 ₱ | -51.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,700.00 ₱ | 1,600.00 ₱ | -5.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,300.00 ₱ | 4,264.71 ₱ | -0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,875.00 ₱ | 3,769.23 ₱ | -2.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,142.86 ₱ | 25,818.18 ₱ | +50.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 9,100.00 ₱ | 13,600.00 ₱ | +49.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 35,500.00 ₱ | 89,230.77 ₱ | +151.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,500.00 ₱ | 35,142.86 ₱ | +113.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,386.97 ₱ | 21,109.46 ₱ | +70.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,980.55 ₱ | 15,019.20 ₱ | +67.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 23,930.40 ₱ | 29,102.04 ₱ | +21.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.60 | 7.54 | -12.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 31 | 157 |
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