City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
New York vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
New York
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo may not cover basic costs in New York.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | New York | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,885 | $1,743 | +$142 |
| Groceries | $376 | $457 | $81 |
| Dining Out | $239 | $275 | $36 |
| Transportation | $66 | $125 | $59 |
| Utilities | $152 | $139 | +$13 |
| Other / Misc | $282 | $261 | +$21 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
New York
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$1,855
per month
Only $1,855/mo in Stockholm matches $3,000/mo in New York — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in New York on $3,000/month?
Living in New York on $3,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$1,885 to rent, $376 to groceries, $239 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 New York or Stockholm cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: New York 82.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in New York worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in New York equals ~$1,855/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.