- Cost of Living
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Davao
- Chiang Mai
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Davao (Philippines) and Chiang Mai (Thailand)
| Food | 36% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Davao (Philippines) is 36% cheaper than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Php150 (108 ฿) | 148 ฿ | 27% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php106 (76 ฿) | 113 ฿ | 32% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Php60 (43 ฿) | 64 ฿ | 32% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php80 (58 ฿) | 47 ฿ | 23% |
| 12 eggs, large | Php53 (38 ฿) | 51 ฿ | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php20 (14.41 ฿) | 46 ฿ | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php45 (32 ฿) | 196 ฿ | 83% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php30 (22 ฿) | 76 ฿ | 71% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Php50 (36 ฿) | 57 ฿ | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Php25 (18.01 ฿) | 45 ฿ | 60% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php425 (306 ฿) | 649 ฿ | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php43 (31 ฿) | 35 ฿ | 13% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php45 (32 ฿) | 31 ฿ | 5% |
| Housing | 17% | ||
| Housing in Davao (Philippines) is 17% cheaper than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Php13,286 (9,574 ฿) | 15,571 ฿ | 39% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,167 (3,002 ฿) | 1,943 ฿ | 55% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Php1,250 (901 ฿) | 706 ฿ | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Php25,000 (18,015 ฿) | 17,357 ฿ | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | 2,875 ฿ | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 92 ฿ | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php200 (144 ฿) | 149 ฿ | 3% |
| Clothes | 23% | ||
| Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 23% cheaper than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Php1,000 (721 ฿) | 1,100 ฿ | 34% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Php867 (625 ฿) | 700 ฿ | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Php1,600 (1,153 ฿) | 1,664 ฿ | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Php767 (552 ฿) | 1,056 ฿ | 48% |
| Transportation | 55% | ||
| Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,000,000 (720,592 ฿) | 1,540,000 ฿ | 53% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php48 (34 ฿) | 36 ฿ | 6% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Php500 (360 ฿) | 1,240 ฿ | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 270 ฿ | - |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is 9% cheaper than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Php200 (144 ฿) | 101 ฿ | 43% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php80 (58 ฿) | 153 ฿ | 62% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php100 (72 ฿) | 116 ฿ | 38% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php64 (46 ฿) | 117 ฿ | 61% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php100 (72 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 81% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php25 (18.01 ฿) | 54 ฿ | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php120 (86 ฿) | 103 ฿ | 16% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is 1% more expensive than in Chiang Mai (Thailand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php575 (414 ฿) | 321 ฿ | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php205 (148 ฿) | 220 ฿ | 33% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php600 (432 ฿) | 500 ฿ | 14% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Php1,933 (1,393 ฿) | 757 ฿ | 84% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php183 (132 ฿) | 119 ฿ | 10% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Php110 (79 ฿) | 57 ฿ | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Php39 (28 ฿) | 69 ฿ | 59% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Php8,000 (5,765 ฿) | 5,900 ฿ | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6 (4.32 ฿) | 2.63 ฿ | 65% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Php900 (649 ฿) | 1,244 ฿ | 48% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Php39 (28 ฿) | 78 ฿ | 64% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 659 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 34% cheaper than in Chiang Mai (Thailand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
62,500 ฿
in Chiang Mai
you would need to make just about 41,344 ฿
(Php57,375)
in Davao.