City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $844 | $1,162 | $318 |
| Groceries | $639 | $304 | +$335 |
| Dining Out | $134 | $183 | $49 |
| Transportation | $70 | $84 | $14 |
| Utilities | $187 | $92 | +$95 |
| Other / Misc | $126 | $175 | $49 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$2,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$4,615
per month
You'd need $4,615/mo in Stockholm to match $2,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $2,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$844 to rent, $639 to groceries, $134 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 Phuket or Stockholm cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Phuket worth in Stockholm?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$4,615/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.