City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $822 | $1,162 | $340 |
| Groceries | $593 | $304 | +$289 |
| Dining Out | $252 | $183 | +$69 |
| Transportation | $81 | $84 | $3 |
| Utilities | $129 | $92 | +$37 |
| Other / Misc | $123 | $175 | $52 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$2,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$5,340
per month
You'd need $5,340/mo in Stockholm to match $2,000/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $2,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$822 to rent, $593 to groceries, $252 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
In Stockholm, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,162 rent, $304 groceries, $183 dining.
Is Medellín or Stockholm cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Medellín worth in Stockholm?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$5,340/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.