City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Davao vs Wellington — 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.
Wellington
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $321 | $554 | $233 |
| Groceries | $366 | $168 | +$198 |
| Dining Out | $110 | $90 | +$20 |
| Transportation | $18 | $46 | $28 |
| Utilities | $137 | $59 | +$78 |
| Other / Misc | $48 | $83 | $35 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$3,636
per month
You'd need $3,636/mo in Wellington 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 Wellington on $1,000/month?
In Wellington, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $554 rent, $168 groceries, $90 dining.
Is Davao or Wellington cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Davao worth in Wellington?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$3,636/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.