City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Davao vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $482 | $732 | $250 |
| Groceries | $548 | $249 | +$299 |
| Dining Out | $165 | $191 | $26 |
| Transportation | $27 | $66 | $39 |
| Utilities | $206 | $152 | +$54 |
| Other / Misc | $72 | $110 | $38 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,500
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$4,318
per month
You'd need $4,318/mo in Edinburgh to match $1,500/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $1,500/month?
Living in Davao on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$482 to rent, $548 to groceries, $165 to dining.
Can I live in Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
In Edinburgh, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $732 rent, $249 groceries, $191 dining.
Is Davao or Edinburgh cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Davao worth in Edinburgh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$4,318/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.