City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/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)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Wellington
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $482 | $830 | $348 |
| Groceries | $548 | $253 | +$295 |
| Dining Out | $165 | $135 | +$30 |
| Transportation | $27 | $69 | $42 |
| Utilities | $206 | $88 | +$118 |
| Other / Misc | $72 | $125 | $53 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,500
per month
Wellington equivalent
$5,454
per month
You'd need $5,454/mo in Wellington 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 Wellington on $1,500/month?
In Wellington, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $830 rent, $253 groceries, $135 dining.
Is Davao or Wellington cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Davao worth in Wellington?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$5,454/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.