City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,021 | $1,743 | $722 |
| Groceries | $1,077 | $457 | +$620 |
| Dining Out | $297 | $275 | +$22 |
| Transportation | $50 | $125 | $75 |
| Utilities | $402 | $139 | +$263 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $261 | $108 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$9,871
per month
You'd need $9,871/mo in Stockholm to match $3,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $3,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,021 to rent, $1,077 to groceries, $297 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Cebu or Stockholm cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Cebu worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$9,871/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.