City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Bangkok — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,449 | +$294 |
| Groceries | $457 | $818 | $361 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $186 | +$89 |
| Transportation | $125 | $90 | +$35 |
| Utilities | $139 | $240 | $101 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $217 | +$44 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Bangkok equivalent
$1,959
per month
Only $1,959/mo in Bangkok matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,743 to rent, $457 to groceries, $275 to dining.
Can I live in Bangkok on $3,000/month?
In Bangkok, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,449 rent, $818 groceries, $186 dining.
Is Stockholm or Bangkok cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Bangkok 33.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Bangkok?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,959/mo in Bangkok using COL adjustment.