Davao, Philippines - Cost of Living 2020
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- Davao City is considered to be one of the most livable and safest cities in the Philippines with many great options for living. It offers many of the amenities that you would expect from a large city and it is centrally located making it a great place to base out of for traveling around the Philippines.
$800 - $1,600 per month is comfortable. Most nomads and ex-pats I know live within this range.
$1,800+ per month and you can live quite nicely.
Coming up will show you what these budgets look like in Davao City and its suburbs.
Accommodations in Davao
The cost of living in Davao will vary considerably depending on your own level of comfort and convenience.
Many foreigners choose to live close to one of the major malls. The larger malls will have many restaurants as well as a grocery store and tend to be a hub for transportation. Davao is a very large and spread out city so there are many suburban options as well, such as mountain living and gated communities.
Within the city, $250 USD per month will get you a simple studio apartment.
$450 per month will get you a simple, furnished studio in a good area near a mall.
$600 USD per month will get you an apartment in a nice building in the city center or a home in a gated community outside of the city center.
This 3-bedroom house is by the beach in a gated community and rents for $1,000 USD per month. The neighborhood has a private beach, tennis courts, and two swimming pools. Here’s another house for rent in the same community and it rents for $400 USD per month.
Monthly Overheads
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $140. within the city center. However, outside of the city center, utilities may be way less, even as low as $40 per month.
Internet / cable $46.
Smartphone service will be another $20.
High-end Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $40.
Food Costs n Davao
if you are a bargain shopper, dine mostly at home and stick to Filipino food brands, as well as local fruits and vegetables, it is possible to spend as little as $200 per month on your food.
Shopping at the local, open-air markets will help you save money. If you shop at the supermarkets located at the malls, you can expect to pay more. Imported items are usually more than what you would expect to pay in your home country.
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There are many options for eating out. A meal at an inexpensive, local restaurant is about $3 USD. A meal at a nice, western-style restaurant with an entrée, salad, and a drink will start at about $8. A Filipino beer at a restaurant will be a little over a dollar. A medium cappuccino at a coffee shop will cost about $2.60.
I eat most of my meals at local restaurants. A large tuna fillet with rice, vegetables, and beer was only $4.50.
Getting Around Davao
Jeepneys are the cheapest mode of transportation. Vans and buses are also available on main routes. Metered taxis are reasonable and efficient.
Travel from Davao
Davao’s airport is easy to get in and out of and has many connections around the country as well as some international connections. There’s a lot of nature close by like Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak. There are also great beaches and resorts to escape to. Samal Island is only a short ferry ride away and the popular vacation destination town of Mati is only about 3 hours away by car or van.
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Born and raised in Davao City and I can definitely say this vlogger has done his homework.
Anthony Antonio, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Yes im from davao
Thought the video was well done, and love the city - only problem is the description of Davao as ‘central’ in the Philippines, so convenient...
He really did his homework
Justice served... I am coming home soon
Last year in July I spent 5 weeks in Davao City. I love it. Hoping to visit this year in august.
Yes.and im from dvao
You should stay longer Sir. Hahaha
how was the weather in july?
I love Davao City, spent 3 weeks there a year ago April. Your info is very helpful. Cost of living outside city proper is much less. I plan to retire there later this year. Hope the travel restrictions will be ok by then. Thanks again
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I'm selling a 2 bedroom condo in Davao city. Nice area and good restaurants in walking distance.
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Precise and concise. What you've just seen in the video is what exactly you can get in Davao City. Informative! Superb!
Victor Venus, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Im from davao
Great Vlog! Born and Raised in Davao and now living abroad, this video makes me misses my family and my hometown Davao 💚
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WoW! Talk about doing a 180. Now in our retirement years, comfort and convenience is exactly what we are striving for. We must have viewed this video 5 times, each time learning a little more about Davao. Brother just moved to the Philippines. Let it suffice to say he's having his problems as his living conditions simply is not what we are looking for. And after viewing other videos explaining the cost of living in various areas, Davao looks good enough to pay a visit for a month or so. Excellent job on this video, it has really opened our eyes that were wide shut in the past.
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Best video of its type by far, focused, clear and giving a good level of detail and options as well as a wide perspective on things. Thankyou
Your content helps to keep my dream of living abroad alive. I can't wait for travel to fully resume again. Thanks for the entertaining and informative videos. Keep em comin!!!
Fantastic video! Thank you for your time on this. I'll be adding Davao to my must see list now!
JustAnotherPerson, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Davao is my place. That's it. I love it. The cost of living. The liveliness of it all and comfortability. You can't beat it. My two year plan is starting now
you should visit first don't make decisions based on UA-cam videos
Thankyou for featuring our Place...❤❤
I miss you my hometown 😊
I lived in Davao City and I recognize almost all of the places you've shown us, such a nice feeling! Loved you videos!
Jasmine ZSX, Awesome! Thank you!
I live in the Philippines, I used to live in Gensan and I've been to Davao and this video is pretty accurate. 👍
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5 hours of information on a 5 minute video. That was amazing. Just subscribed.
Thank you and take care...
Awesome, thank you!
Instant subbed. Loved your style, straight forward and with a lot of great information and takes of the city. Thank you!
Its good to know the cost of living in Davao, Philippines. Knowing the cost of living has skyrocketed in the US, Philippines is something to think about.
Erik Michael, That is why I'm living outside of the US. Thanks for watching.
Thank you good video!
It’s helpful for me.
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Excellent job with all the details. I was born and raised in Davao City, but currently I am living in California, USA. I am still considering retiring there someday as I find living there more relaxing. Considering you have almost all the wonderful options to go to, such as the mountains and beaches. I am always inlove with my home town. God bless you sir.
I bought a house just outside toril and it's even cheaper there but investing in land in the Davao region is a very smart idea right now.
Garth Rice, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Great video. Thanks for featuring my hometown. God bless
Wow Ganda ng Davao! Nice video Kabayan! Keep safe! New supporter from Riyadh,KSA.
Davao city represent! Thank you for showcasing our city. 💕
No problem!! I love Davao.
is there a Tennis scene in Davao?
Great video straight to the point
I appreciate your straight to the point approach. You have a new subscriber. From Australia
T W, Thanks for subscribing.
Thanks for the informative and inspirational video! It increased my excitement to move to Davao City and explore the rest of Philippines, too. Looking forward to seeing all the sights and meeting all the wonderful people living there, including both locals and expats... thanks again!
Erik Brodnax, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I think you will like Davao. I have several other videos about Davao with neighborhood tours.
never considered Davao City so thank you for bringing it tour attention
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Mine too !
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I love this one. Maybe I will try exploring Davao myself. Looks perfect for a tour. Thanks for this :)
Very good job. Thanks for the vid!
I was planning to create a vlog like this but then I saw this and was amazed on how you accurately laid out every detail. So I decided not to. 🤣
Aww - don't give up before ya start. Everyone can use more cost of living info, especially visa details.
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Thanks for the insightful video!
Thank you for featuring my Hometown davao city. It's true davao has it all from food to place.
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I am in the process of moving to Davao City. THis was really helpful and encouraging.
Rick Clough, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
wow this vloger is full detail..!! i think you really did enjoy the philippines simple life
You're such a valuable channel, thank you for all the effort
Ryan Hill, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate that!
U got one subs here. I really loved this video 🔥🔥.. perfect man 👍🏻.
Thanks for the sub!
A great presentation with a huge amount of essential information for people like me who as yet have nog been to Davo.
Nice! your good making video... I love it how you delivered Davao in the Philippines.. 😍😊
leanna gin capili, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
very informative, great vlog! 👍
007thematrix007, Thanks so much!
can't wait to go back home in my hometown davao city after this pandemic! miss all the local food and local restaurants! thanks for this info! hope we can buy property in Davao someday!
Its been a while since i've been to Davao. Hope i can visit it in the future. good info. thanks.
Watching from Talomo, Davao City. This video is nice ! 👌
thank you for including my hometown Mati City
very informative! keep it up!
some day I would visit there Thanks for posting about Davao
Wow thank you for the information 😊
Hope to visit Davao too someday,thanks for sharing
What a great video: very informative and interesting.
Lincoln from CT, Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi there might wanna check GARRY KNEALE Vlog
Great content, make one for baguio next
not so expensive but comfortable and safe living, that's Davao can truly offer
Jose Roger Cahilig, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Awesome information. Thanks 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Well done, simple to the point information thanks very helpful...
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Awesome videos thank you 🤙🐉
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John Sullivan, Thanks for supporting the channel.
thanks for featuring Davao 💖
No problem 😊
It looks so clean and nice...
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This is the best and most realistic information I havee about the philippines so far. Iam interedted in living in Davao or Cebu 6 months a year
Darren, Glad it was helpful!
I have a close friendship with someone who lives and works in Davao city. This is the first time I can see it close up. It's beautiful there! I would love to know more !!
Amazing ! its all set.
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Thank for showing Davao.
This is so accurate 👍 well done!
Thank you! 😄
Thanks, well done!
I love your videos... More
Oli Ver, Thanks! I'll have a video out soon about Panglao Island.
I’m from Davao. Thank you😊
I lived in Sultan Kudarat province. Your information is so accurate and true. Davao City is one of the safest city in the Philippines. You will notice that when you go outside at night, you're safe and you won't see any trash in a street.
Munaim Pua, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
You're welcome.
Great video
Wayne Sutton, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Planning to retire in about 15 months and The Philippines are a first stop for a long trip.
I've always wanted a dream 2-storey residential-spakol township in Davao. The food's cheap and delicious, and the surrounding nature does give a peace of mind.
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subscribing -- everything is just on point. :)
Sheen Merman, Thanks for watching and subscribing.
I'm from Davao City. Nice info. Now I know.
Hi there, epic video!
Can I pose a question to you;
For overall quality of life, where is your choice?
Davao looks nicer than Cebu
Great Job! Yes all are true. LIving here in Davao.
Awesome! Thank you!
keep in mind if you like American food, etc you may be spending two and 3 times or a lil more than normal prices at grocery stores for the items you like. gyms in the city are 50-60 dollars a month.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
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Love you vlog. Structured and full of information. Any chance to post a Mati cost of living video? Is it a good place for digital nomads?
My husband love to go in Mt. Ato... Hope someday we going to live there... 🤞 Cross fingers...in God's well
Davao is ❤️. How i wish i could visit davao again. 🙏
I am very proud of my City, DAVAO CITY.
Brief and Precise
i love to live in davao city in the near future...
Life is here!!!!!!!! Proud Dabawenyaaaaa
how peaceful
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I used to live in one of the apartments shown in this video. athe cost mentioned is accurate.
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Armhyl Dagami, Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your information.
Davao is the safest places in philippines👌👌👌 people are overwhelming and kindly friendly even you are new in their place. I live in manila but i would like to live there in davao. Good place,good people and what can i say!!! ALL IS GOOD 😇😇😇😇
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Davao City is a good place for retirement...nice, peace and quiet, cheap foods, friendly neighbors.
Wann check this out GARRY KNEALE
Davao City Life is here.
For foriegners it’s easy for them , seems cheaper but for us locals is not affordable,, but thanks for this vedio❤️❤️❤️
Even though I live here, I still like to see how others live. I think the Phils is still a good bang for your buck.
Wow I love davao city
Davao is what it is because of long-term effective governance. It can be a little over the top sometimes, but you can easily see the alternative in other cities of the Philippines. The difference is discipline. I think Davao City is still the only place in the Philippines where you can call 911 in an emergency. And you won't be charged for fire, ambulance or rescue. It's totally free.
Sir Gregory, Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your information.
Drug addicts get narcan from 911
@@vonderloo3184 Is narcan the drug for treating opioid overdose?
@@SirGregory yeah I was kidding, since the death squads worked so well.
@@vonderloo3184 Yes, anyone living outside Mindanao talks about the death squads. I've been visiting Davao City since 1996, on average about once per year. I even met then-Mayor Duterte. It was perhaps my first visit, and in those days he was always accompanied by several bodyguards. Not any more of course. These days I feel as safe in Mindanao as I do in Sydney where I live. Davao was the first Filipino city to ban fireworks entirely, and smoking in public places. Streets are spotless and roads are busy but drivers follow the rules. Taxi drivers are amazing. They are reluctant to accept tips. Can't wait to get back. Maybe January. Cheers, Greg.
Very well said...
Michelle Nayre, I'm glad you found the video helpful.