Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 76% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 78% | |||
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| Food in Davao (Philippines) is 78% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Davao | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php303 (CHF 4.88) | CHF 27 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php158 (CHF 2.54) | CHF 19 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php81 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 15 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 1.66 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php87 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 8 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php42 (CHF 0.68) | CHF 4.18 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php105 (CHF 1.70) | CHF 11 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php80 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 4.80 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php85 (CHF 1.37) | CHF 3.53 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 2.42 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php450 (CHF 7) | CHF 12 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php88 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 2.79 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.72 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Davao (Philippines) is 81% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Davao | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php31,398 (CHF 506) | CHF 4,223 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php17,023 (CHF 274) | CHF 3,273 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,761 (CHF 93) | CHF 202 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php22,228 (CHF 358) | CHF 2,195 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,042 (CHF 210) | CHF 1,807 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,058 (CHF 65) | CHF 152 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,777 (CHF 29) | CHF 56 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,115 (CHF 437) | CHF 594 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php2,985 (CHF 48) | CHF 116 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php404 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php183 (CHF 2.95) | CHF 25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 56% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Davao | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,283 (CHF 53) | CHF 94 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,456 (CHF 23) | CHF 60 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,608 (CHF 58) | CHF 117 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,298 (CHF 53) | CHF 184 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 71% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Davao | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,031,550 (CHF 16,616) | CHF 35,571 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php41 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 1.93 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,011 (CHF 16) | CHF 62 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php147 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 34 | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is 78% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Davao | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php185 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 12 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php480 (CHF 8) | CHF 29 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php489 (CHF 8) | CHF 125 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php343 (CHF 5.53) | CHF 9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php99 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 4.29 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php139 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 4.96 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 3.99 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php58 (CHF 0.94) | CHF 3.99 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php194 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 39 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is 71% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Davao | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php797 (CHF 13) | CHF 88 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php423 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,880 (CHF 30) | CHF 119 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,741 (CHF 28) | CHF 113 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php635 (CHF 10) | CHF 24 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php164 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.73 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php81 (CHF 1.30) | CHF 8 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php29,172 (CHF 470) | CHF 589 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6 (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.33 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,725 (CHF 28) | CHF 81 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php94 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 9 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 76% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 132 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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