City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Brasília vs London — 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.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brasília | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $568 | $906 | $338 |
| Groceries | $427 | $171 | +$256 |
| Dining Out | $221 | $136 | +$85 |
| Transportation | $88 | $46 | +$42 |
| Utilities | $111 | $105 | +$6 |
| Other / Misc | $85 | $136 | $51 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brasília
$1,500
per month
London equivalent
$6,109
per month
You'd need $6,109/mo in London to match $1,500/mo in Brasília.
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 London on $1,500/month?
In London, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $906 rent, $171 groceries, $136 dining.
Is Brasília or London cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brasília 17.9 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Brasília worth in London?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Brasília equals ~$6,109/mo in London using COL adjustment.