City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Davao vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $482 | $872 | $390 |
| Groceries | $548 | $228 | +$320 |
| Dining Out | $165 | $137 | +$28 |
| Transportation | $27 | $63 | $36 |
| Utilities | $206 | $69 | +$137 |
| Other / Misc | $72 | $131 | $59 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$5,464
per month
You'd need $5,464/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $1,500/month?
Living in Davao on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$482 to rent, $548 to groceries, $165 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Davao or Stockholm cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Davao worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$5,464/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.