Davao

Davao

$1,361/mo94 MbpsHigh 1.6m

October is one of the best months in Davao.

Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.

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Nomad Cost

$1,361/mo

Internet

94 Mbps

Safety

High

Air Quality

5/5

Healthcare

Moderate

Population

1.6m

Flights to Davao

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Best months: Oct, Mar, Aug. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.

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Cost of Living

Nomad$1,361/mo
Expat$789/mo
Local$452/mo
Family$1,582/mo
Local Salary vs. Nomad Cost
Local salary$280.66/mo
Nomad cost$1,361/mo
Cost ratio4.8×

A local earns $280.66/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $1,361 — that's 4.8× the local wage.

Internet & Infrastructure

City Speed
94 Mbps
Country Speed
94 Mbps#58
Plug Type
ABC
Voltage220V
Frequency60 Hz

Bring a Type A, B, C adapter. 220V — most modern electronics handle this automatically.

eSIM for Philippines, online when you land

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Broadband here averages 94 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.

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Environment & Health

Air Quality Now0 AQI
Air Quality Score5/5
Humidity86
PollutionModerate
ClimateModerate

Quality of Life

SafetyHigh
HealthcareModerate

Can I afford this?

Surplus$139
$1500/mo budget vs $1361/mo city cost
Comfortable$1,361/mo for Nomad lifestyle
Monthly income: $1,500

Price Breakdown

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$3.59
Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$26.91
McMeal or equivalent combo$2.69
Cappuccino (regular)$2.42
Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$0.9
Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$1.26
Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.69
Water (0.33L)$0.41

Monthly Weather

Best months: Oct, Mar, Aug·Avoid: Apr, Jun, Dec

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Fly to Davao in October

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October is one of the best months here. Feels like 37° by day. Weather score 405.

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