Philippines vs Philippines · 495 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallPhilippines
single / month
| Expense | Bacolod | Davao | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.45 | $4.79 | Bacolod |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.81 | $19.15 | Bacolod |
| Cappuccino | $1.34 | $1.44 | Bacolod |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $101 | $109 | Bacolod |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.32 | $17.56 | Bacolod |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.04 | $46.28 | Bacolod |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.47 | $13.41 | Bacolod |
| Fitness club membership | $12.47 | $13.41 | Bacolod |
| Cinema ticket | $3.26 | $3.51 | Bacolod |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $210 | $230 | Bacolod |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $146 | $160 | Bacolod |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $439 | $481 | Bacolod |
| Total single-person budget | $443 | $479 | Bacolod |
| Average net salary | $445 | $479 |
Bacolod is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bacolod runs about $443 versus $479 in Davao — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Bacolod leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Bacolod · Full cost of living in Davao