City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Cebu vs Marseille — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Marseille
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $340 | $485 | $145 |
| Groceries | $359 | $195 | +$164 |
| Dining Out | $99 | $112 | $13 |
| Transportation | $17 | $41 | $24 |
| Utilities | $134 | $94 | +$40 |
| Other / Misc | $51 | $73 | $22 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$1,000
per month
Marseille equivalent
$2,477
per month
You'd need $2,477/mo in Marseille to match $1,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $1,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$340 to rent, $359 to groceries, $99 to dining.
Can I live in Marseille on $1,000/month?
In Marseille, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $485 rent, $195 groceries, $112 dining.
Is Cebu or Marseille cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Cebu worth in Marseille?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$2,477/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.