Cost of Living in Davao City
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Davao City, Philippines
Average Monthly Cost
$900
per month
Budget
$490
Mid-Range
$795
Comfortable
$1,450
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $200 | $250 | $350 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $160 | $225 | $500 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $70 | $100 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $490 | $795 | $1,450 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$350/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$250/mo
Hostel$12/night
Airbnb$600/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$3
Mid-range Restaurant$10
Weekly Groceries$50
Coffee$2
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$100
SIM Card (Data)$15/mo
Gym Membership$25/mo
How Davao City Compares
-34%
vs Asia
average
-49%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇵🇭Davao City$900/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
💡 Money-Saving Tips for Davao City
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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