City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/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)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $617 | $872 | $255 |
| Groceries | $445 | $228 | +$217 |
| Dining Out | $189 | $137 | +$52 |
| Transportation | $61 | $63 | $2 |
| Utilities | $97 | $69 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $91 | $131 | $40 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$4,005
per month
You'd need $4,005/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $1,500/month?
Living in Medellín on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$617 to rent, $445 to groceries, $189 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Medellín or Stockholm cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Medellín worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$4,005/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.