City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Medellín vs Delhi — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Delhi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $617 | $768 | $151 |
| Groceries | $445 | $293 | +$152 |
| Dining Out | $189 | $199 | $10 |
| Transportation | $61 | $33 | +$28 |
| Utilities | $97 | $91 | +$6 |
| Other / Misc | $91 | $116 | $25 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$1,500
per month
Delhi equivalent
$1,618
per month
You'd need $1,618/mo in Delhi to match $1,500/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $1,500/month?
Living in Medellín on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$617 to rent, $445 to groceries, $189 to dining.
Can I live in Delhi on $1,500/month?
In Delhi, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $768 rent, $293 groceries, $199 dining.
Is Medellín or Delhi cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Delhi 20.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Medellín worth in Delhi?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$1,618/mo in Delhi using COL adjustment.