City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,605 | $2,545 | $940 |
| Groceries | $1,828 | $943 | +$885 |
| Dining Out | $548 | $584 | $36 |
| Transportation | $91 | $261 | $170 |
| Utilities | $686 | $285 | +$401 |
| Other / Misc | $242 | $382 | $140 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$13,214
per month
You'd need $13,214/mo in Gothenburg to match $5,000/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $5,000/month?
Living in Davao on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,605 to rent, $1,828 to groceries, $548 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,545 rent, $943 groceries, $584 dining.
Is Davao or Gothenburg cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Davao worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$13,214/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.