City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
London vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | London | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,812 | $1,743 | +$69 |
| Groceries | $343 | $457 | $114 |
| Dining Out | $273 | $275 | $2 |
| Transportation | $92 | $125 | $33 |
| Utilities | $209 | $139 | +$70 |
| Other / Misc | $271 | $261 | +$10 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
London
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$2,099
per month
Only $2,099/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is London or Stockholm cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: London 72.9 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in London worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in London equals ~$2,099/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.