City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,056 | $2,905 | $849 |
| Groceries | $1,483 | $761 | +$722 |
| Dining Out | $629 | $458 | +$171 |
| Transportation | $202 | $209 | $7 |
| Utilities | $322 | $231 | +$91 |
| Other / Misc | $308 | $436 | $128 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$13,351
per month
You'd need $13,351/mo in Stockholm to match $5,000/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $5,000/month?
Living in Medellín on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,056 to rent, $1,483 to groceries, $629 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 Medellín or Stockholm cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Medellín worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$13,351/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.