City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $963 | $1,743 | $780 |
| Groceries | $1,097 | $457 | +$640 |
| Dining Out | $329 | $275 | +$54 |
| Transportation | $55 | $125 | $70 |
| Utilities | $411 | $139 | +$272 |
| Other / Misc | $145 | $261 | $116 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$10,929
per month
You'd need $10,929/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Davao or Stockholm cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Davao worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$10,929/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.