City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Cebu — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $1,702 | +$843 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,795 | $852 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $495 | +$89 |
| Transportation | $261 | $83 | +$178 |
| Utilities | $285 | $670 | $385 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $255 | +$127 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Cebu equivalent
$2,095
per month
Only $2,095/mo in Cebu matches $5,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,545 to rent, $943 to groceries, $584 to dining.
Can I live in Cebu on $5,000/month?
In Cebu, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,702 rent, $1,795 groceries, $495 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Cebu?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$2,095/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.