City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Davao vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Gothenburg
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $321 | $509 | $188 |
| Groceries | $366 | $189 | +$177 |
| Dining Out | $110 | $117 | $7 |
| Transportation | $18 | $52 | $34 |
| Utilities | $137 | $57 | +$80 |
| Other / Misc | $48 | $76 | $28 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,643
per month
You'd need $2,643/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,000/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $1,000/month?
Living in Davao on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$321 to rent, $366 to groceries, $110 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $509 rent, $189 groceries, $117 dining.
Is Davao or Gothenburg cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Davao worth in Gothenburg?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$2,643/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.