City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Rome vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,663 | $1,743 | $80 |
| Groceries | $451 | $457 | $6 |
| Dining Out | $296 | $275 | +$21 |
| Transportation | $51 | $125 | $74 |
| Utilities | $289 | $139 | +$150 |
| Other / Misc | $250 | $261 | $11 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,148
per month
You'd need $3,148/mo in Stockholm to match $3,000/mo in Rome.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $3,000/month?
Living in Rome on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,663 to rent, $451 to groceries, $296 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Rome or Stockholm cheaper?
Rome is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Rome worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$3,148/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.