City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,233 | $1,743 | $510 |
| Groceries | $890 | $457 | +$433 |
| Dining Out | $377 | $275 | +$102 |
| Transportation | $121 | $125 | $4 |
| Utilities | $193 | $139 | +$54 |
| Other / Misc | $186 | $261 | $75 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$8,010
per month
You'd need $8,010/mo in Stockholm to match $3,000/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $3,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,233 to rent, $890 to groceries, $377 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 Medellín or Stockholm cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Medellín worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$8,010/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.