City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lisbon vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,784 | $1,743 | +$41 |
| Groceries | $416 | $457 | $41 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $275 | $5 |
| Transportation | $68 | $125 | $57 |
| Utilities | $195 | $139 | +$56 |
| Other / Misc | $267 | $261 | +$6 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,493
per month
You'd need $3,493/mo in Stockholm to match $3,000/mo in Lisbon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $3,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,784 to rent, $416 to groceries, $270 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Lisbon or Stockholm cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$3,493/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.