Can you live in Davao with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,184, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Davao with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,184, you would have roughly $816 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Davao with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,184, you would have roughly $1,816 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Davao with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,184, you would have roughly $3,816 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Davao with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,184, you would have roughly $6,816 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Davao, Philippines

How much does it really cost to live in Davao? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 1,700,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 PHP

💰 Can I afford Davao? ⚖️ Compare this city Philippines →

$ $450 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

62 Safety / 100

74 Internet / 100

74 Affordability / 100

Davao vs Manila ⚖️ Davao vs Puerto Princesa ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$450
Food (moderate)	$320
Transport	$25
Utilities	$70
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$45
Entertainment	$130
Total (moderate)	$1,184

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Davao.

Shared accommodation	$180
Studio	$320
1-bedroom	$450
2-bedroom	$700
3-bedroom	$1,000

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City Scores

How Davao rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityManila
LanguageEnglish, Tagalog
CurrencyPHP
Time zoneAsia/Manila

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Pros and Cons of Davao

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $776 per month Basic $888 per month Moderate $1,184 per month Comfortable $1,641 per month Premium $2,682 per month

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Can You Live in Davao on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-184 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$816 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,816 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,816 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,816 / month