- Cost of Living
- Philippines
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- Davao
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Davao, Philippines compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Davao (Philippines) is 64% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php235 (AU$5.81) | AU$17 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Php161 (AU$3.97) | AU$10 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php75 (AU$1.86) | AU$5.18 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php82 (AU$2.03) | AU$1.56 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | Php81 (AU$1.99) | AU$4.38 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php41 (AU$1.02) | AU$5.29 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php95 (AU$2.33) | AU$4.77 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php84 (AU$2.06) | AU$4.26 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php87 (AU$2.14) | AU$5.56 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php41 (AU$1.01) | AU$5.58 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php371 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Php65 (AU$1.61) | AU$3.71 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php42 (AU$1.04) | AU$3.01 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Davao (Philippines) is 64% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Php24,478 (AU$604) | AU$2,563 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Php16,477 (AU$406) | AU$1,656 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php4,104 (AU$101) | AU$264 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Php19,873 (AU$490) | AU$1,421 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Php12,752 (AU$314) | AU$1,042 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Php3,086 (AU$76) | AU$132 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Php2,171 (AU$54) | AU$67 | - 20% | |
40” flat screen TV | Php28,925 (AU$713) | AU$1,162 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php2,982 (AU$74) | AU$238 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php415 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php225 (AU$5.54) | AU$27 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 51% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Php3,064 (AU$76) | AU$104 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Php1,215 (AU$30) | AU$77 | - 61% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,443 (AU$85) | AU$150 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,103 (AU$77) | AU$132 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 62% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,051,530 (AU$25,934) | AU$25,495 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php42 (AU$1.04) | AU$1.54 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,011 (AU$25) | AU$128 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php231 (AU$5.70) | AU$21 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is 45% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php174 (AU$4.30) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php140 (AU$3.45) | AU$16 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$49 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Php395 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php114 (AU$2.80) | AU$5.30 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php134 (AU$3.32) | AU$6 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php64 (AU$1.58) | AU$2.94 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php59 (AU$1.44) | AU$4.25 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php199 (AU$4.91) | AU$27 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is 63% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php575 (AU$14) | AU$50 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php311 (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,000 (AU$25) | AU$195 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,613 (AU$40) | AU$70 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php300 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php132 (AU$3.26) | AU$3.74 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php71 (AU$1.75) | AU$6 | - 72% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Php31,819 (AU$785) | AU$552 | + 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6 (AU$0.16) | AU$1.02 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,526 (AU$38) | AU$69 | - 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Php62 (AU$1.54) | AU$20 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02466
AUD
/
PHP
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Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 62% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,300
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$2,784
(Php112,891)
in Davao.
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