City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Edinburgh.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $976 | $642 | +$334 |
| Groceries | $332 | $731 | $399 |
| Dining Out | $254 | $219 | +$35 |
| Transportation | $88 | $37 | +$51 |
| Utilities | $203 | $274 | $71 |
| Other / Misc | $147 | $97 | +$50 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$2,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$695
per month
Only $695/mo in Davao matches $2,000/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $2,000/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$976 to rent, $332 to groceries, $254 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $2,000/month?
In Davao, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $642 rent, $731 groceries, $219 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Davao?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$695/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.