City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Davao — 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.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $963 | +$780 |
| Groceries | $457 | $1,097 | $640 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $329 | $54 |
| Transportation | $125 | $55 | +$70 |
| Utilities | $139 | $411 | $272 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $145 | +$116 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$824
per month
Only $824/mo in Davao 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 Davao on $3,000/month?
In Davao, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $963 rent, $1,097 groceries, $329 dining.
Is Stockholm or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Davao?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$824/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.