City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $963 | $1,527 | $564 |
| Groceries | $1,097 | $566 | +$531 |
| Dining Out | $329 | $351 | $22 |
| Transportation | $55 | $157 | $102 |
| Utilities | $411 | $171 | +$240 |
| Other / Misc | $145 | $228 | $83 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$7,929
per month
You'd need $7,929/mo in Gothenburg to match $3,000/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $3,000/month?
Living in Davao on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$963 to rent, $1,097 to groceries, $329 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,527 rent, $566 groceries, $351 dining.
Is Davao or Gothenburg cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Davao worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$7,929/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.