City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Manila — 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.
Manila
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Manila.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Manila | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $811 | +$351 |
| Groceries | $304 | $615 | $311 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $193 | $10 |
| Transportation | $84 | $29 | +$55 |
| Utilities | $92 | $230 | $138 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $122 | +$53 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Manila equivalent
$855
per month
Only $855/mo in Manila 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 Manila on $2,000/month?
In Manila, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $811 rent, $615 groceries, $193 dining.
Is Stockholm or Manila cheaper?
Manila is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Manila 21.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Manila?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$855/mo in Manila using COL adjustment.