Cost of Living in Davao City
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Davao City, Philippines.
Overall, the cost of living in Davao City is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 15 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)18
Groceries index16
Dining out index15
Transport index11
Utilities index14
Median annual salary$7,365
Minimum wage$0.92/hr
Est. monthly childcare$230
Est. monthly healthcare premium$37
YoY inflation3.9%
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