City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Stockholm vs Bangkok — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $872 | $725 | +$147 |
| Groceries | $228 | $409 | $181 |
| Dining Out | $137 | $93 | +$44 |
| Transportation | $63 | $45 | +$18 |
| Utilities | $69 | $120 | $51 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $108 | +$23 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$1,500
per month
Bangkok equivalent
$979
per month
Only $979/mo in Bangkok matches $1,500/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
Living in Stockholm on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$872 to rent, $228 to groceries, $137 to dining.
Can I live in Bangkok on $1,500/month?
In Bangkok, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $725 rent, $409 groceries, $93 dining.
Is Stockholm or Bangkok cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Bangkok 33.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Stockholm worth in Bangkok?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$979/mo in Bangkok using COL adjustment.