City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Rio de Janeiro vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rio de Janeiro
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rio de Janeiro.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rio de Janeiro | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $637 | $872 | $235 |
| Groceries | $392 | $228 | +$164 |
| Dining Out | $194 | $137 | +$57 |
| Transportation | $79 | $63 | +$16 |
| Utilities | $103 | $69 | +$34 |
| Other / Misc | $95 | $131 | $36 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rio de Janeiro
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,462
per month
You'd need $3,462/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Rio de Janeiro.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rio de Janeiro on $1,500/month?
Living in Rio de Janeiro on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$637 to rent, $392 to groceries, $194 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Rio de Janeiro or Stockholm cheaper?
Rio de Janeiro is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rio de Janeiro 22.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Rio de Janeiro worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Rio de Janeiro equals ~$3,462/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.