City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Davao vs Medellín — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $321 | $411 | $90 |
| Groceries | $366 | $297 | +$69 |
| Dining Out | $110 | $126 | $16 |
| Transportation | $18 | $40 | $22 |
| Utilities | $137 | $64 | +$73 |
| Other / Misc | $48 | $62 | $14 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$1,364
per month
You'd need $1,364/mo in Medellín to match $1,000/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $1,000/month?
Living in Davao on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$321 to rent, $366 to groceries, $110 to dining.
Can I live in Medellín on $1,000/month?
In Medellín, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $411 rent, $297 groceries, $126 dining.
Is Davao or Medellín cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Davao worth in Medellín?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$1,364/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.