City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/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)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $511 | $872 | $361 |
| Groceries | $538 | $228 | +$310 |
| Dining Out | $149 | $137 | +$12 |
| Transportation | $25 | $63 | $38 |
| Utilities | $201 | $69 | +$132 |
| Other / Misc | $76 | $131 | $55 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$4,935
per month
You'd need $4,935/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Cebu or Stockholm cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Cebu worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$4,935/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.