City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Cebu — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,021 | +$722 |
| Groceries | $457 | $1,077 | $620 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $297 | $22 |
| Transportation | $125 | $50 | +$75 |
| Utilities | $139 | $402 | $263 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $153 | +$108 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Cebu equivalent
$912
per month
Only $912/mo in Cebu matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,743 to rent, $457 to groceries, $275 to dining.
Can I live in Cebu on $3,000/month?
In Cebu, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,021 rent, $1,077 groceries, $297 dining.
Is Stockholm or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Cebu?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$912/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.