City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,605 | $2,768 | $1,163 |
| Groceries | $1,828 | $842 | +$986 |
| Dining Out | $548 | $450 | +$98 |
| Transportation | $91 | $231 | $140 |
| Utilities | $686 | $294 | +$392 |
| Other / Misc | $242 | $415 | $173 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$5,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$18,179
per month
You'd need $18,179/mo in Wellington to match $5,000/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $5,000/month?
Living in Davao on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,605 to rent, $1,828 to groceries, $548 to dining.
Can I live in Wellington on $5,000/month?
In Wellington, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,768 rent, $842 groceries, $450 dining.
Is Davao or Wellington cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Davao worth in Wellington?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$18,179/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.