Cost of Living in Davao, Philippines

Last updated on Jun 10, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Davao, Philippines is generally considered to be quite affordable. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Davao can cost anywhere from $200 to $400 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost from $400 to $600 USD per month. A dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Davao can cost around $10 USD per person.

Is the cost of living in Davao high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Davao, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Davao is generally considered to be quite affordable. Groceries, transportation, and utilities are all relatively inexpensive, and the cost of housing is also quite reasonable. Eating out is also quite affordable, with a variety of restaurants offering meals at reasonable prices. Overall, Davao is a great place to live for those looking for a low cost of living," explained one expat living in Davao.

"For Air conditioning, internet, phone, cable TV, water, tax, transportation, pharmacy, food and hardware, and all extras cost me $1200 Canadian dollars a month," said one expat in Prudential Village, Daliao, Davao City.

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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.