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| Food in Davao (Philippines) is 51% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Davao (Philippines) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php278 ($5.47) | $15 | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php152 ($2.99) | $8 | 64% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php81 ($1.59) | $3.06 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Php85 ($1.68) | $0.71 | 135% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Php87 ($1.72) | $2.72 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php38 ($0.74) | $3.53 | 79% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php105 ($2.07) | $5.56 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php80 ($1.58) | $3.18 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php83 ($1.63) | $1.47 | 11% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php48 ($0.95) | $2.38 | 60% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php450 ($9) | $14 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php76 ($1.50) | $1.73 | 13% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php44 ($0.87) | $1.85 | 53% |
| Housing in Davao (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php25,987 ($512) | $1,144 | 55% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php16,758 ($330) | $975 | 66% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php3,219 ($63) | $217 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php21,893 ($431) | $1,026 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php11,351 ($223) | $715 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php2,786 ($55) | $125 | 56% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php1,850 ($36) | $46 | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php27,115 ($534) | $277 | 93% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php2,985 ($59) | $99 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php404 ($8) | $8 | 1% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Php175 ($3.44) | $15 | 77% |
| Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 10% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php3,283 ($65) | $42 | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php1,456 ($29) | $36 | 21% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php3,608 ($71) | $80 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php3,298 ($65) | $95 | 32% |
| Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 54% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php1,031,550 ($20,306) | $24,344 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php40 ($0.79) | $0.78 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php1,011 ($20) | $69 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Php146 ($2.88) | $20 | 85% |
| Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is 59% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php185 ($3.65) | $7 | 46% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Php480 ($9) | $15 | 39% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php487 ($10) | $89 | 89% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php343 ($7) | $7 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Php102 ($2.01) | $2.89 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Php139 ($2.74) | $4.90 | 44% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php60 ($1.17) | $3.11 | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php58 ($1.15) | $1.45 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php194 ($3.81) | $16 | 75% |
| Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is 49% cheaper than in Buffalo, New York (United States) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Buffalo, New York (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php487 ($10) | $46 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php333 ($7) | $25 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Php2,283 ($45) | $159 | 72% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php1,613 ($32) | $74 | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php300 ($5.91) | $9 | 36% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php140 ($2.76) | $3.76 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php77 ($1.51) | $4.58 | 67% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Php29,196 ($575) | $434 | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php6 ($0.12) | $0.23 | 45% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php1,588 ($31) | $29 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php70 ($1.38) | $11 | 87% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,400 in Buffalo, New York you would need to make just about $1,643 (Php83,458) in Davao.