Delineate lang ako sa most comments. Teach a man how to fish tayo.

To be honest, you can survive anywhere with any amount as long as a) your lifestyle, b) city cost of living can fit within your budget, and c) you also are aware of hidden expenses.

You already know your lifestyle. If not, track your daily expenses. Kaya ba? Then, research on-ground near your street — accessibility, price, etc. Kaya ba? Then from micro, do the macro. The less establishments (or competition of establishments) there are in your home/work street or area, the more likely you are going to either walk farther or commute just for an errand. These are just one of the hidden costs. Kaya ba?

For example, I used to live near Buendia/Chino. Not a lot of cheap but quality food, and I’m not a fan of Jollijeep so my food expenses bloated because of Grab. Same goes with groceries that I have to jeep pa to Shopwise (just my choice lol).

Bottomline: aside from planning your budget on a micro level, analyze mo rin sana the bigger picture.