City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Cebu vs London — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $511 | $906 | $395 |
| Groceries | $538 | $171 | +$367 |
| Dining Out | $149 | $136 | +$13 |
| Transportation | $25 | $46 | $21 |
| Utilities | $201 | $105 | +$96 |
| Other / Misc | $76 | $136 | $60 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$1,500
per month
London equivalent
$7,055
per month
You'd need $7,055/mo in London to match $1,500/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $1,500/month?
Living in Cebu on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$511 to rent, $538 to groceries, $149 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 Cebu or London cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Cebu worth in London?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$7,055/mo in London using COL adjustment.