Davao City ranks 3rd of 7 priced cities in Philippines on cost — $550 a month in essentials, 11% above Iloilo City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $217 covers that 0.4×. 105.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at city level. PM2.5 averages 9.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 26°C, May 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $175 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $281 |
| Groceries | $106 |
| Dining out | $114 |
| Utilities | $141 |
| Local transport | $14 |
| Essentials / mo | $550 |
| Avg net salary | $217 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $329 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $631 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Davao City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.87 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $27.57 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.05 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.68 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.62 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.43 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.08 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.68 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.02 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.14 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.91 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.95 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $6.28 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.12 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.70 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.12 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.20 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.12 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.57 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.70 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.34 |
| Monthly transit pass | $13.79 |
| Taxi start | $0.81 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.24 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.12 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $109.48 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $31.90 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.46 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $36.49 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.87 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Davao City has 105.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (city level). That is the highest of the 7 Philippines cities we track. Philippines's national figure is 101.7, so Davao City runs 4 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.5°C | 31.1°C | 84% | 80% | 179 mm |
| Feb | 26.5°C | 30.8°C | 81% | 74% | 117 mm |
| Mar | 27.2°C | 31.7°C | 78% | 69% | 85 mm |
| Apr | 28°C | 33.1°C | 77% | 69% | 105 mm |
| May | 28.2°C | 34°C | 81% | 79% | 204 mm |
| Jun | 27.7°C | 33.5°C | 83% | 87% | 269 mm |
| Jul | 27.5°C | 33.2°C | 83% | 88% | 236 mm |
| Aug | 27.5°C | 33.2°C | 83% | 84% | 236 mm |
| Sep | 27.5°C | 33.2°C | 83% | 86% | 243 mm |
| Oct | 27.5°C | 33.3°C | 83% | 83% | 271 mm |
| Nov | 27.3°C | 32.7°C | 83% | 77% | 128 mm |
| Dec | 27.1°C | 32.2°C | 83% | 79% | 199 mm |
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