City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $1,605 | +$1,300 |
| Groceries | $761 | $1,828 | $1,067 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $548 | $90 |
| Transportation | $209 | $91 | +$118 |
| Utilities | $231 | $686 | $455 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $242 | +$194 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$1,373
per month
Only $1,373/mo in Davao 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 Davao on $5,000/month?
In Davao, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,605 rent, $1,828 groceries, $548 dining.
Is Stockholm or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Davao?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,373/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.