City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
London vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
London
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in London.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | London | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $3,019 | $2,905 | +$114 |
| Groceries | $571 | $761 | $190 |
| Dining Out | $455 | $458 | $3 |
| Transportation | $153 | $209 | $56 |
| Utilities | $349 | $231 | +$118 |
| Other / Misc | $453 | $436 | +$17 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
London
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,498
per month
Only $3,498/mo in Stockholm matches $5,000/mo in London — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in London on $5,000/month?
Living in London on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$3,019 to rent, $571 to groceries, $455 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
In Stockholm, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,905 rent, $761 groceries, $458 dining.
Is London or Stockholm cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: London 72.9 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in London worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in London equals ~$3,498/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.