City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Hyderabad vs Phuket — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Hyderabad
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hyderabad | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $753 | $633 | +$120 |
| Groceries | $314 | $479 | $165 |
| Dining Out | $188 | $100 | +$88 |
| Transportation | $35 | $52 | $17 |
| Utilities | $97 | $140 | $43 |
| Other / Misc | $113 | $96 | +$17 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hyderabad
$1,500
per month
Phuket equivalent
$1,763
per month
You'd need $1,763/mo in Phuket to match $1,500/mo in Hyderabad.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hyderabad on $1,500/month?
Living in Hyderabad on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$753 to rent, $314 to groceries, $188 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $1,500/month?
In Phuket, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $633 rent, $479 groceries, $100 dining.
Is Hyderabad or Phuket cheaper?
Hyderabad is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hyderabad 18.8 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Hyderabad worth in Phuket?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Hyderabad equals ~$1,763/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.