- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Turkey
- Davao
- Bursa
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Davao (Philippines) and Bursa (Turkey)
| Food | 47% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Davao (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Php150 (6.53TL) | 21TL | 68% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php106 (4.62TL) | 9.69TL | 52% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Php60 (2.61TL) | 5.50TL | 52% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (3.48TL) | 1.83TL | 90% |
| 12 eggs, large | Php53 (2.29TL) | 3.50TL | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php20 (0.87TL) | 3TL | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php45 (1.96TL) | 10.70TL | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php30 (1.31TL) | 2.88TL | 55% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Php50 (2.18TL) | 2.75TL | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Php25 (1.09TL) | 2.99TL | 64% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php425 (18.51TL) | 30TL | 38% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php43 (1.85TL) | 2.13TL | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php45 (1.96TL) | 1.50TL | 31% |
| Housing | 23% | ||
| Housing in Davao (Philippines) is 23% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Php13,286 (579TL) | 844TL | 31% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,167 (181TL) | 267TL | 32% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Php1,250 (54TL) | 55TL | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php25,000 (1,089TL) | 1,380TL | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php200 (8.71TL) | 8.50TL | 2% |
| Clothes | 60% | ||
| Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 60% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Php1,000 (44TL) | 134TL | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Php867 (38TL) | 73TL | 48% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Php1,600 (70TL) | 203TL | 66% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Php767 (33TL) | 166TL | 80% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 56% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,000,000 (43,545TL) | 52,000TL | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (2.08TL) | 3.86TL | 46% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Php500 (22TL) | 115TL | 81% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 33TL | - |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is 19% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Php200 (8.71TL) | 12.50TL | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php80 (3.48TL) | 8TL | 56% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php100 (4.35TL) | 5TL | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php64 (2.79TL) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php100 (4.35TL) | 2TL | 118% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php25 (1.09TL) | 4TL | 73% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php120 (5.23TL) | 23TL | 78% |
| Entertainment | 44% | ||
| Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is 44% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php575 (25TL) | 45TL | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php205 (8.93TL) | 19TL | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php600 (26TL) | 23TL | 16% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Php1,933 (84TL) | 110TL | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php183 (7.95TL) | 16.67TL | 52% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Php110 (4.79TL) | 8TL | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Php39 (1.71TL) | 7.33TL | 77% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php8,000 (348TL) | 250TL | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6 (0.26TL) | 0.75TL | 65% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Php900 (39TL) | 111TL | 65% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Php39 (1.70TL) | 7TL | 76% |
| TOTAL | 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 45% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,125TL
in Bursa
you would need to make just about 1,728TL
(Php39,676)
in Davao.