City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
London vs Brasília — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | London | Brasília | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,812 | $1,137 | +$675 |
| Groceries | $343 | $853 | $510 |
| Dining Out | $273 | $443 | $170 |
| Transportation | $92 | $175 | $83 |
| Utilities | $209 | $221 | $12 |
| Other / Misc | $271 | $171 | +$100 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
London
$3,000
per month
Brasília equivalent
$737
per month
Only $737/mo in Brasília matches $3,000/mo in London — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in London on $3,000/month?
Living in London on $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,812 to rent, $343 to groceries, $273 to dining.
Can I live in Brasília on $3,000/month?
In Brasília, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,137 rent, $853 groceries, $443 dining.
Is London or Brasília cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: London 72.9 vs Brasília 17.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in London worth in Brasília?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in London equals ~$737/mo in Brasília using COL adjustment.