City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Phuket vs Delhi — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Delhi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $633 | $768 | $135 |
| Groceries | $479 | $293 | +$186 |
| Dining Out | $100 | $199 | $99 |
| Transportation | $52 | $33 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $140 | $91 | +$49 |
| Other / Misc | $96 | $116 | $20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,500
per month
Delhi equivalent
$1,398
per month
Only $1,398/mo in Delhi matches $1,500/mo in Phuket — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,500/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$633 to rent, $479 to groceries, $100 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 Phuket or Delhi cheaper?
Delhi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Delhi 20.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Phuket worth in Delhi?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$1,398/mo in Delhi using COL adjustment.