Philippines
Davao
#3 Top 5 cities
Davao is a large, lower-cost southern city with a calmer pace than Manila, while international services and direct global connections remain more limited.
Country overview
Population
1Â 848Â 947
Year-round temperatures
Day: 30°C až 33°C
Night: 23°C až 25°C
Climate
Consistently warm tropical weather with high humidity and rainfall throughout the year.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
8/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
6/10
Many central areas feel orderly in daily life, but theft, road risks, and the wider Mindanao security context justify continued caution.
Natural disaster resilience
5/10
Davao is less exposed to direct typhoon landfalls than northern cities, but earthquakes, flooding, landslides, and extreme rain remain important hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
5/10
Electricity stability
6/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇺🇸Americans
- 🇨🇳Chinese
- 🇰🇷Koreans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Smaller job market
- −Fewer corporate opportunities