City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Cebu vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Gothenburg
Moderate
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $511 | $763 | $252 |
| Groceries | $538 | $283 | +$255 |
| Dining Out | $149 | $175 | $26 |
| Transportation | $25 | $78 | $53 |
| Utilities | $201 | $86 | +$115 |
| Other / Misc | $76 | $115 | $39 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$1,500
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$3,581
per month
You'd need $3,581/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,500/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $1,500/month?
Living in Cebu on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$511 to rent, $538 to groceries, $149 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,500/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $763 rent, $283 groceries, $175 dining.
Is Cebu or Gothenburg cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Cebu worth in Gothenburg?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$3,581/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.