City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Phuket vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $422 | $581 | $159 |
| Groceries | $319 | $152 | +$167 |
| Dining Out | $67 | $92 | $25 |
| Transportation | $35 | $42 | $7 |
| Utilities | $93 | $46 | +$47 |
| Other / Misc | $64 | $87 | $23 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$2,308
per month
You'd need $2,308/mo in Stockholm to match $1,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$422 to rent, $319 to groceries, $67 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,000/month?
In Stockholm, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $581 rent, $152 groceries, $92 dining.
Is Phuket or Stockholm cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Phuket worth in Stockholm?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$2,308/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.