City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Cebu vs Medellín — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $681 | $822 | $141 |
| Groceries | $718 | $593 | +$125 |
| Dining Out | $198 | $252 | $54 |
| Transportation | $33 | $81 | $48 |
| Utilities | $268 | $129 | +$139 |
| Other / Misc | $102 | $123 | $21 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$2,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$2,465
per month
You'd need $2,465/mo in Medellín to match $2,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $2,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$681 to rent, $718 to groceries, $198 to dining.
Can I live in Medellín on $2,000/month?
In Medellín, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $822 rent, $593 groceries, $252 dining.
Is Cebu or Medellín cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Cebu worth in Medellín?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$2,465/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.