City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Cebu vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $340 | $581 | $241 |
| Groceries | $359 | $152 | +$207 |
| Dining Out | $99 | $92 | +$7 |
| Transportation | $17 | $42 | $25 |
| Utilities | $134 | $46 | +$88 |
| Other / Misc | $51 | $87 | $36 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$1,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,290
per month
You'd need $3,290/mo in Stockholm to match $1,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $1,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$340 to rent, $359 to groceries, $99 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,000/month?
In Stockholm, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $581 rent, $152 groceries, $92 dining.
Is Cebu or Stockholm cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Cebu worth in Stockholm?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$3,290/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.