Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh)
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| Food in Davao (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Davao (Philippines) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php303 (Taka 535) | Taka 237 | 125% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Php158 (Taka 279) | Taka 359 | 22% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Php81 (Taka 143) | Taka 193 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Php85 (Taka 150) | Taka 77 | 94% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Php87 (Taka 154) | Taka 107 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Php42 (Taka 74) | Taka 58 | 28% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Php105 (Taka 186) | Taka 432 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Php80 (Taka 142) | Taka 159 | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php85 (Taka 150) | Taka 31 | 388% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Php48 (Taka 85) | Taka 513 | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Php450 (Taka 794) | Taka 1,531 | 48% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Php88 (Taka 155) | Taka 103 | 50% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Php44 (Taka 78) | Taka 42 | 88% |
| Housing in Davao (Philippines) is about the same as in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php28,161 (Taka 49,739) | Taka 69,478 | 28% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Php16,758 (Taka 29,598) | Taka 35,350 | 16% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Php3,219 (Taka 5,686) | Taka 3,829 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Php21,893 (Taka 38,669) | Taka 43,320 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Php11,351 (Taka 20,048) | Taka 23,725 | 15% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Php2,786 (Taka 4,920) | Taka 3,975 | 24% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Php1,850 (Taka 3,268) | Taka 1,025 | 219% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Php27,115 (Taka 47,892) | Taka 38,784 | 23% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php2,985 (Taka 5,272) | Taka 14,350 | 63% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Php404 (Taka 714) | Taka 332 | 115% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Php133 (Taka 235) | Taka 889 | 74% |
| Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 38% more expensive than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php3,283 (Taka 5,799) | Taka 2,288 | 153% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Php1,456 (Taka 2,572) | Taka 2,330 | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php3,608 (Taka 6,373) | Taka 5,745 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Php3,298 (Taka 5,826) | Taka 4,070 | 43% |
| Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 35% cheaper than in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php1,031,550 (Taka 1,821,983) | Taka 3,068,470 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php40 (Taka 71) | Taka 94 | 24% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Php1,011 (Taka 1,786) | Taka 2,743 | 35% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Php146 (Taka 259) | Taka 352 | 26% |
| Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is about the same as in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php185 (Taka 327) | Taka 181 | 81% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Php480 (Taka 847) | Taka 587 | 44% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php489 (Taka 864) | Taka 1,105 | 22% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php343 (Taka 607) | Taka 442 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Php99 (Taka 176) | Taka 225 | 22% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Php139 (Taka 246) | Taka 398 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Php60 (Taka 105) | Taka 90 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Php58 (Taka 103) | Taka 123 | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Php194 (Taka 342) | Taka 212 | 61% |
| Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is about the same as in Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Dhaka (Bangladesh) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php487 (Taka 859) | Taka 1,365 | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php338 (Taka 597) | Taka 964 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Php2,283 (Taka 4,032) | Taka 2,090 | 93% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Php1,613 (Taka 2,850) | Taka 2,143 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Php300 (Taka 530) | Taka 570 | 7% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php140 (Taka 248) | Taka 302 | 18% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php77 (Taka 135) | Taka 609 | 78% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Php29,196 (Taka 51,568) | Taka 49,937 | 3% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Php6 (Taka 11) | Taka 2.30 | 384% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Php1,588 (Taka 2,806) | Taka 1,800 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Php75 (Taka 133) | Taka 269 | 50% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Taka 213,000 in Dhaka you would need to make just about Taka 187,585 (Php106,205) in Davao.