City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Manila — 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.
Manila
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Manila.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Manila | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,217 | +$526 |
| Groceries | $457 | $922 | $465 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $289 | $14 |
| Transportation | $125 | $44 | +$81 |
| Utilities | $139 | $345 | $206 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $183 | +$78 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Manila equivalent
$1,282
per month
Only $1,282/mo in Manila 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 Manila on $3,000/month?
In Manila, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,217 rent, $922 groceries, $289 dining.
Is Stockholm or Manila cheaper?
Manila is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Manila 21.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Manila?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,282/mo in Manila using COL adjustment.