City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $1,702 | +$1,203 |
| Groceries | $761 | $1,795 | $1,034 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $495 | $37 |
| Transportation | $209 | $83 | +$126 |
| Utilities | $231 | $670 | $439 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $255 | +$181 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Cebu equivalent
$1,520
per month
Only $1,520/mo in Cebu matches $5,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,905 to rent, $761 to groceries, $458 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 Stockholm or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Cebu?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,520/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.