City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Marseille vs Cebu — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Marseille
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Marseille.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Marseille | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $728 | $511 | +$217 |
| Groceries | $293 | $538 | $245 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $149 | +$19 |
| Transportation | $61 | $25 | +$36 |
| Utilities | $141 | $201 | $60 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $76 | +$33 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Marseille
$1,500
per month
Cebu equivalent
$605
per month
Only $605/mo in Cebu matches $1,500/mo in Marseille — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Marseille on $1,500/month?
Living in Marseille on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$728 to rent, $293 to groceries, $168 to dining.
Can I live in Cebu on $1,500/month?
In Cebu, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $511 rent, $538 groceries, $149 dining.
Is Marseille or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Marseille 38.4 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Marseille worth in Cebu?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Marseille equals ~$605/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.