Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 30% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Davao (Philippines) is 41% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Davao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php303 (1,179 G$) | 1,275 G$ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php158 (614 G$) | 1,298 G$ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php81 (315 G$) | 623 G$ | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (332 G$) | 539 G$ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Php87 (340 G$) | 698 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php42 (164 G$) | 406 G$ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php105 (410 G$) | 950 G$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php80 (313 G$) | 1,122 G$ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php85 (330 G$) | 275 G$ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (188 G$) | 344 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php450 (1,750 G$) | 3,161 G$ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Php88 (341 G$) | 461 G$ | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (172 G$) | 295 G$ | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Davao (Philippines) is 27% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Davao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php31,398 (122,207 G$) | 202,476 G$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php17,023 (66,257 G$) | 93,252 G$ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php5,761 (22,421 G$) | 15,615 G$ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php22,228 (86,516 G$) | 97,324 G$ | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php13,042 (50,764 G$) | 56,850 G$ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php4,058 (15,794 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,777 (6,918 G$) | 10,346 G$ | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Php27,115 (105,537 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php2,985 (11,618 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php404 (1,573 G$) | 2,243 G$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php183 (713 G$) | 1,479 G$ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 12% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Davao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,283 (12,780 G$) | 7,830 G$ | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,456 (5,669 G$) | 8,227 G$ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,608 (14,044 G$) | 16,227 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,298 (12,838 G$) | 14,013 G$ | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 35% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Davao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,031,550 (4,015,051 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php41 (161 G$) | 226 G$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,011 (3,936 G$) | 7,463 G$ | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php143 (558 G$) | 4,096 G$ | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is 47% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Davao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php185 (722 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php480 (1,867 G$) | 1,841 G$ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php489 (1,905 G$) | 4,201 G$ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php343 (1,337 G$) | 1,289 G$ | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php99 (387 G$) | 921 G$ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php139 (542 G$) | 985 G$ | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (232 G$) | 552 G$ | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Php58 (227 G$) | 513 G$ | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php194 (753 G$) | 1,531 G$ | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Davao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php797 (3,102 G$) | 4,215 G$ | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Php423 (1,646 G$) | 2,568 G$ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php1,880 (7,319 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,741 (6,776 G$) | 12,579 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php635 (2,470 G$) | 1,739 G$ | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php164 (639 G$) | 811 G$ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php81 (313 G$) | 444 G$ | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php29,196 (113,639 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 658% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6 (25 G$) | 23 G$ | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,725 (6,712 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php81 (314 G$) | 619 G$ | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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