City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Davao vs Tokyo — 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.
Tokyo
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $482 | $725 | $243 |
| Groceries | $548 | $316 | +$232 |
| Dining Out | $165 | $107 | +$58 |
| Transportation | $27 | $63 | $36 |
| Utilities | $206 | $180 | +$26 |
| Other / Misc | $72 | $109 | $37 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,500
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$4,446
per month
You'd need $4,446/mo in Tokyo 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 Tokyo on $1,500/month?
In Tokyo, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $725 rent, $316 groceries, $107 dining.
Is Davao or Tokyo cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Davao worth in Tokyo?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$4,446/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.