City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Izmir vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Izmir
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Izmir.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Izmir | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $613 | $872 | $259 |
| Groceries | $441 | $228 | +$213 |
| Dining Out | $206 | $137 | +$69 |
| Transportation | $43 | $63 | $20 |
| Utilities | $105 | $69 | +$36 |
| Other / Misc | $92 | $131 | $39 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Izmir
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,787
per month
You'd need $3,787/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Izmir.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Izmir on $1,500/month?
Living in Izmir on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$613 to rent, $441 to groceries, $206 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Izmir or Stockholm cheaper?
Izmir is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Izmir 20.2 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Izmir worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Izmir equals ~$3,787/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.