City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Rome vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Rome.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $832 | $872 | $40 |
| Groceries | $226 | $228 | $2 |
| Dining Out | $148 | $137 | +$11 |
| Transportation | $25 | $63 | $38 |
| Utilities | $145 | $69 | +$76 |
| Other / Misc | $124 | $131 | $7 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$1,574
per month
You'd need $1,574/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Rome.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $1,500/month?
Living in Rome on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$832 to rent, $226 to groceries, $148 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 Rome or Stockholm cheaper?
Rome is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Rome worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$1,574/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.