Cost of Living Comparison Between Davao and Manila 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Manila are 5.0% higher than in Davao (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Manila are 23.3% higher than in Davao | |
| Rent Prices in Manila are 124.8% higher than in Davao | |
| Restaurant Prices in Manila are 26.8% higher than in Davao | |
| Groceries Prices in Manila are 9.5% higher than in Davao | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Manila is 24.1% higher than in Davao | |
Restaurants | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 ₱ | 250.00 ₱ | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 ₱ | 1,850.00 ₱ | +23.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 150.00 ₱ | 200.00 ₱ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 66.50 ₱ | 70.00 ₱ | +5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 72.50 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | +65.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 129.29 ₱ | 168.20 ₱ | +30.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 43.71 ₱ | 56.10 ₱ | +28.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 23.75 ₱ | 25.68 ₱ | +8.1 % |
Markets | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 373.81 ₱ | 368.23 ₱ | -1.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 62.37 ₱ | 68.44 ₱ | +9.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 22.34 ₱ | 24.44 ₱ | +9.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 104.87 ₱ | 110.99 ₱ | +5.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 141.75 ₱ | 199.97 ₱ | +41.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 113.40 ₱ | 121.26 ₱ | +6.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 187.11 ₱ | 192.59 ₱ | +2.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 71.52 ₱ | 78.39 ₱ | +9.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.88 ₱ | 40.56 ₱ | +50.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 61.39 ₱ | 80.24 ₱ | +30.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 43.24 ₱ | 42.62 ₱ | -1.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 60.44 ₱ | 51.19 ₱ | -15.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 88.45 ₱ | 63.99 ₱ | -27.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 83.00 ₱ | 83.26 ₱ | +0.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 30.20 ₱ | 41.32 ₱ | +36.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ₱ | 500.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 80.83 ₱ | 70.47 ₱ | -12.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 86.25 ₱ | 86.95 ₱ | +0.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ₱ | 160.00 ₱ | +6.7 % |
Transportation | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 12.00 ₱ | 30.00 ₱ | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 ₱ | 582.30 ₱ | -27.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 45.00 ₱ | 40.00 ₱ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 21.73 ₱ | 21.73 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 110.00 ₱ | 120.00 ₱ | +9.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 276.21 ₱ | 293.65 ₱ | +6.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | 1,300,000.00 ₱ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,366,250.00 ₱ | 1,157,142.86 ₱ | -15.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 5,322.92 ₱ | 6,524.98 ₱ | +22.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,499.00 ₱ | 2,185.00 ₱ | -12.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 2,133.17 ₱ | 1,795.87 ₱ | -15.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,900.00 ₱ | 2,225.00 ₱ | -23.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 250.00 ₱ | 338.33 ₱ | +35.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 255.00 ₱ | 350.00 ₱ | +37.3 % |
Childcare | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 7,083.33 ₱ | 28,619.05 ₱ | +304.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 450,000.00 ₱ | 700,000.00 ₱ | +55.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 4,000.00 ₱ | 1,964.71 ₱ | -50.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,675.00 ₱ | 1,640.00 ₱ | -2.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 4,125.00 ₱ | 3,893.75 ₱ | -5.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 4,125.00 ₱ | 3,387.50 ₱ | -17.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 14,833.33 ₱ | 30,071.54 ₱ | +102.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,375.00 ₱ | 16,066.67 ₱ | +91.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 37,500.00 ₱ | 84,615.38 ₱ | +125.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 15,750.00 ₱ | 40,375.00 ₱ | +156.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,999.63 ₱ | 22,761.06 ₱ | +106.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 9,290.23 ₱ | 14,930.72 ₱ | +60.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Davao Edit |
Manila Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 17,187.50 ₱ | 26,304.00 ₱ | +53.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.43 | 8.25 | +28.2 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 50 | 214 |
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