Should I move to Davao?

Davao, Philippines has a cost of living 69.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.0). It is ranked #474 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 22.3 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Davao?

The cost of living in Davao is 69.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 31.0). Groceries are 66.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 75.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PHP 12,129 per month. Local purchasing power index is 22.3 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇭 Philippines · #474 of 538 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Davao?

69.0% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-69.0%

vs NYC

PHP 12,129

Affitto stimato a

22.3

Potere d'Acquisto

Very weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Davao

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

31.0 Very affordable

Affitto

6.6 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

33.6 Very affordable

Ristoranti

25.0 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

22.3 Very weak

Affitto stimato a Davao

1 camera — Centro città PHP 12,129/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro PHP 9,097/mo

3 camere — Centro città PHP 21,117/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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