Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 46% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food in Davao (Philippines) is 55% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Davao (Philippines) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Php303 (€5.22) | €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 (€1.51) | €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 (€1.39) | €2.29 | 39% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Php85 (€1.46) | €1.65 | 11% |
| 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 in Davao (Philippines) is 40% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 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 (€289) | €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 (€196) | €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 (€2.30) | €9 | 74% |
| Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 36% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Php3,283 (€57) | €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 in Davao (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Php1,031,550 (€17,774) | €23,679 | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Php40 (€0.69) | €1.43 | 51% |
| 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 in Davao (Philippines) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Php185 (€3.19) | €8 | 58% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Php480 (€8) | €13 | 37% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Php489 (€8) | €27 | 69% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Php343 (€5.92) | €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 | 23% |
| 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 (€3.34) | €16 | 79% |
| Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Davao (Philippines) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Php487 (€8) | €33 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Php338 (€5.82) | €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 (€5.17) | €7 | 21% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Php140 (€2.42) | €2.42 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Php77 (€1.32) | €2.71 | 51% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Php29,196 (€503) | €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 | 78% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,400 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,287 (Php74,712) in Davao.