City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Brasília vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brasília | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $568 | $482 | +$86 |
| Groceries | $427 | $548 | $121 |
| Dining Out | $221 | $165 | +$56 |
| Transportation | $88 | $27 | +$61 |
| Utilities | $111 | $206 | $95 |
| Other / Misc | $85 | $72 | +$13 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brasília
$1,500
per month
Davao equivalent
$1,173
per month
Only $1,173/mo in Davao matches $1,500/mo in Brasília — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Brasília on $1,500/month?
Living in Brasília on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$568 to rent, $427 to groceries, $221 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $1,500/month?
In Davao, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $482 rent, $548 groceries, $165 dining.
Is Brasília or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brasília 17.9 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Brasília worth in Davao?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Brasília equals ~$1,173/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.