Cost of living in Davao is 43% lower than in Mecca (without rent).
Rent in Davao is 19% cheaper than in Mecca.
Cost of living including rent in Davao is 34% lower than in Mecca.
Food in Davao is 21% cheaper than in Mecca.
Transport in Davao is 78% cheaper than in Mecca.
| Davao | Mecca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Davao | Mecca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.25 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.3 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.3 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.38 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.84 $ | 0.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.08 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.88 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.18 $ | 7.21 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.28 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.25 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.55 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.4 $ | 5.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.4 $ | 99.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.71 $ | 16 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.05 $ | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.84 $ | 5.22 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.1 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.2 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.05 $ | 1.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
59.1 $ | 38.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
91.1 $ | 59 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.7 $ | 69.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 165 $ | 240 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 282 $ | 423 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 297 $ | 251 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 595 $ | 775 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,351 $ | 1,493 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,582 $ | 1,201 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 443 $ | 1,656 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.66 % | 4.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.8 $ | 103 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.29 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Haircut | 2.87 $ | 4.23 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.4 $ | 62.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.7 $ | 32.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 120 $ | 363 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,048 $ | 4,675 $ |