City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $642 | +$520 |
| Groceries | $304 | $731 | $427 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $219 | $36 |
| Transportation | $84 | $37 | +$47 |
| Utilities | $92 | $274 | $182 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $97 | +$78 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$549
per month
Only $549/mo in Davao matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $2,000/month?
In Davao, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $642 rent, $731 groceries, $219 dining.
Is Stockholm or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Davao?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$549/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.