City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,702 | $2,905 | $1,203 |
| Groceries | $1,795 | $761 | +$1,034 |
| Dining Out | $495 | $458 | +$37 |
| Transportation | $83 | $209 | $126 |
| Utilities | $670 | $231 | +$439 |
| Other / Misc | $255 | $436 | $181 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$16,452
per month
You'd need $16,452/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $5,000/month?
In Stockholm, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,905 rent, $761 groceries, $458 dining.
Is Cebu or Stockholm cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Cebu worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$16,452/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.