City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,702 | $2,545 | $843 |
| Groceries | $1,795 | $943 | +$852 |
| Dining Out | $495 | $584 | $89 |
| Transportation | $83 | $261 | $178 |
| Utilities | $670 | $285 | +$385 |
| Other / Misc | $255 | $382 | $127 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$11,935
per month
You'd need $11,935/mo in Gothenburg to match $5,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $5,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,702 to rent, $1,795 to groceries, $495 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,545 rent, $943 groceries, $584 dining.
Is Cebu or Gothenburg cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Cebu worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$11,935/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.