City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Davao vs London — 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.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $482 | $906 | $424 |
| Groceries | $548 | $171 | +$377 |
| Dining Out | $165 | $136 | +$29 |
| Transportation | $27 | $46 | $19 |
| Utilities | $206 | $105 | +$101 |
| Other / Misc | $72 | $136 | $64 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,500
per month
London equivalent
$7,811
per month
You'd need $7,811/mo in London 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 London on $1,500/month?
In London, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $906 rent, $171 groceries, $136 dining.
Is Davao or London cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Davao worth in London?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$7,811/mo in London using COL adjustment.