City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Wellington vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,768 | $1,605 | +$1,163 |
| Groceries | $842 | $1,828 | $986 |
| Dining Out | $450 | $548 | $98 |
| Transportation | $231 | $91 | +$140 |
| Utilities | $294 | $686 | $392 |
| Other / Misc | $415 | $242 | +$173 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$5,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$1,375
per month
Only $1,375/mo in Davao matches $5,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $5,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,768 to rent, $842 to groceries, $450 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $5,000/month?
In Davao, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,605 rent, $1,828 groceries, $548 dining.
Is Wellington or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Wellington worth in Davao?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$1,375/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.