City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Medellín vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $411 | $581 | $170 |
| Groceries | $297 | $152 | +$145 |
| Dining Out | $126 | $92 | +$34 |
| Transportation | $40 | $42 | $2 |
| Utilities | $64 | $46 | +$18 |
| Other / Misc | $62 | $87 | $25 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$1,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$2,670
per month
You'd need $2,670/mo in Stockholm to match $1,000/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $1,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$411 to rent, $297 to groceries, $126 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,000/month?
In Stockholm, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $581 rent, $152 groceries, $92 dining.
Is Medellín or Stockholm cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Medellín worth in Stockholm?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$2,670/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.