Cost of living in Davao, Philippines vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Davao (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php303 (€5.21) | €16 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php158 (€2.72) | €8 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php81 (€1.39) | €5.42 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (€1.47) | €1.03 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | Php87 (€1.50) | €3.86 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php42 (€0.73) | €2.79 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php105 (€1.81) | €4.87 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php80 (€1.38) | €2.29 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php85 (€1.46) | €1.65 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (€0.83) | €1.56 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php450 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php88 (€1.51) | €2.04 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (€0.76) | €1.34 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Davao (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php28,161 (€485) | €795 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php16,758 (€288) | €612 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,219 (€55) | €138 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php21,893 (€377) | €557 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php11,351 (€195) | €431 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,786 (€48) | €132 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,850 (€32) | €36 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php27,115 (€467) | €440 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php2,985 (€51) | €109 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php404 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php133 (€2.29) | €9 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 36% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,283 (€56) | €81 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,456 (€25) | €41 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,608 (€62) | €94 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,298 (€57) | €97 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,031,550 (€17,750) | €23,679 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php40 (€0.69) | €1.43 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,011 (€17) | €36 | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php146 (€2.52) | €18 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php185 (€3.19) | €8 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php480 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php489 (€8) | €27 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php343 (€5.91) | €5.06 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php99 (€1.71) | €3.12 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php139 (€2.40) | €3.14 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (€1.03) | €1.93 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php58 (€1.00) | €2.33 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php194 (€3.33) | €16 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php487 (€8) | €33 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php338 (€5.81) | €16 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,283 (€39) | €73 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,613 (€28) | €63 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php300 (€5.16) | €7 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php140 (€2.41) | €2.42 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php77 (€1.32) | €2.71 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php29,196 (€502) | €466 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6 (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,588 (€27) | €33 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php75 (€1.30) | €6 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 46% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,286 (Php74,712) in Davao.
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