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Davao travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Davao

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Davao for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Davao compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Davao in 2024 is 56% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Davao in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Davao by expense type

Restaurant budget in Davao

Lunch

$ 4.2/person
($ 2.5 to $ 8.3)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 8.3 to $ 30)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 3.3/person
($ 2.5 to $ 4.5)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 1.5 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Cappuccino

$ 2/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Davao

1-star hotel

$ 31/night
($ 15 to $ 94)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

2-star hotel

$ 33/night
($ 12 to $ 71)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 17 to $ 133)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

4-star hotel

$ 101/night
($ 36 to $ 250)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302

5-star hotel

$ 306/night
($ 301 to $ 333)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 36/month
($ 12 to $ 132)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Room with kitchen

$ 51/month
($ 19 to $ 192)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 78/month
($ 21 to $ 273)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Cottage or guest house

$ 39/month
($ 15 to $ 127)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 86/month
($ 21 to $ 495)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Davao

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 4.3/kg
($ 3 to $ 5)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 3.3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Davao

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 59/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 137)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Davao

Cinema

$ 4.2/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 7.5)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 4.2/hr
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Davao

Cigarettes

$ 2.5/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 2.7)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 67
($ 42 to $ 84)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51

Summer dress

$ 30
($ 17 to $ 50)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Davao

$ 1022
(fair price: $ 872)

Melbourne → Davao

$ 653
(fair price: $ 501)

Sydney → Davao

$ 674
(fair price: $ 526)

Manchester → Davao

$ 1133
(fair price: $ 975)

Los Angeles → Davao

$ 1268
(fair price: $ 1081)

New York City → Davao

$ 1417
(fair price: $ 1197)

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