City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Phuket vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $422 | $321 | +$101 |
| Groceries | $319 | $366 | $47 |
| Dining Out | $67 | $110 | $43 |
| Transportation | $35 | $18 | +$17 |
| Utilities | $93 | $137 | $44 |
| Other / Misc | $64 | $48 | +$16 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$633
per month
Only $633/mo in Davao matches $1,000/mo in Phuket — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$422 to rent, $319 to groceries, $67 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $1,000/month?
In Davao, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $321 rent, $366 groceries, $110 dining.
Is Phuket or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Phuket worth in Davao?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$633/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.