City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Edinburgh vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $732 | $482 | +$250 |
| Groceries | $249 | $548 | $299 |
| Dining Out | $191 | $165 | +$26 |
| Transportation | $66 | $27 | +$39 |
| Utilities | $152 | $206 | $54 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $72 | +$38 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$1,500
per month
Davao equivalent
$521
per month
Only $521/mo in Davao matches $1,500/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$732 to rent, $249 to groceries, $191 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $1,500/month?
In Davao, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $482 rent, $548 groceries, $165 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Edinburgh worth in Davao?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$521/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.