City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Manila vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Manila
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Manila.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Manila | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,217 | $1,743 | $526 |
| Groceries | $922 | $457 | +$465 |
| Dining Out | $289 | $275 | +$14 |
| Transportation | $44 | $125 | $81 |
| Utilities | $345 | $139 | +$206 |
| Other / Misc | $183 | $261 | $78 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Manila
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$7,018
per month
You'd need $7,018/mo in Stockholm to match $3,000/mo in Manila.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Manila on $3,000/month?
Living in Manila on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,217 to rent, $922 to groceries, $289 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 Manila or Stockholm cheaper?
Manila is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Manila 21.8 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Manila worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Manila equals ~$7,018/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.