City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,605 | $2,905 | $1,300 |
| Groceries | $1,828 | $761 | +$1,067 |
| Dining Out | $548 | $458 | +$90 |
| Transportation | $91 | $209 | $118 |
| Utilities | $686 | $231 | +$455 |
| Other / Misc | $242 | $436 | $194 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$18,214
per month
You'd need $18,214/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $5,000/month?
In Stockholm, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,905 rent, $761 groceries, $458 dining.
Is Davao or Stockholm cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Davao worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$18,214/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.