City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Stockholm vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $581 | $321 | +$260 |
| Groceries | $152 | $366 | $214 |
| Dining Out | $92 | $110 | $18 |
| Transportation | $42 | $18 | +$24 |
| Utilities | $46 | $137 | $91 |
| Other / Misc | $87 | $48 | +$39 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$1,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$275
per month
Only $275/mo in Davao matches $1,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$581 to rent, $152 to groceries, $92 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $1,000/month?
In Davao, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $321 rent, $366 groceries, $110 dining.
Is Stockholm or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Davao?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$275/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.