City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,110 | $2,905 | $795 |
| Groceries | $1,597 | $761 | +$836 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $458 | $123 |
| Transportation | $174 | $209 | $35 |
| Utilities | $467 | $231 | +$236 |
| Other / Misc | $317 | $436 | $119 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$11,538
per month
You'd need $11,538/mo in Stockholm to match $5,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $5,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,110 to rent, $1,597 to groceries, $335 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 Phuket or Stockholm cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Phuket worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$11,538/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.