Cost of living in Davao, Philippines vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Davao (Philippines) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Php303 (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Php158 (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Php81 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Php85 (6 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 124% | |
12 eggs, large | Php87 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Php42 (3.20 zł) | 7 zł | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Php105 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Php80 (6 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Php85 (6 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 179% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Php48 (3.66 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Php450 (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Php88 (7 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Php44 (3.35 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 26% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Davao (Philippines) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Php28,161 (2,135 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Php16,758 (1,270 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Php3,219 (244 zł) | 471 zł | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Php21,893 (1,660 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Php11,351 (861 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Php2,786 (211 zł) | 280 zł | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Php1,850 (140 zł) | 47 zł | + 196% | |
40” flat screen tv | Php27,115 (2,056 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Php2,985 (226 zł) | 403 zł | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Php404 (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Php133 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Davao (Philippines) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Php3,283 (249 zł) | 246 zł | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Php1,456 (110 zł) | 118 zł | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Php3,608 (274 zł) | 310 zł | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Php3,298 (250 zł) | 350 zł | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Davao (Philippines) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Php1,031,550 (78,207 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Php40 (3.05 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Php1,011 (77 zł) | 94 zł | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Php146 (11 zł) | 26 zł | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Davao (Philippines) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Php185 (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Php480 (36 zł) | 28 zł | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Php489 (37 zł) | 101 zł | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Php343 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Php99 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Php139 (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Php60 (4.52 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Php58 (4.41 zł) | 8 zł | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Php194 (15 zł) | 36 zł | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Davao (Philippines) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Php487 (37 zł) | 68 zł | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Php338 (26 zł) | 54 zł | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Php2,283 (173 zł) | 133 zł | + 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Php1,613 (122 zł) | 138 zł | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Php300 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Php140 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Php77 (5.80 zł) | 8 zł | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Php29,196 (2,214 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Php6 (0.48 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Php1,588 (120 zł) | 119 zł | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Php75 (5.72 zł) | 14 zł | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Davao (Philippines) is 8% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 9,000 zł in Łódź you would need to make just about 8,249 zł (Php108,800) in Davao.
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