City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Stockholm vs Brasília — 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.
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Brasília | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $872 | $568 | +$304 |
| Groceries | $228 | $427 | $199 |
| Dining Out | $137 | $221 | $84 |
| Transportation | $63 | $88 | $25 |
| Utilities | $69 | $111 | $42 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $85 | +$46 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$1,500
per month
Brasília equivalent
$526
per month
Only $526/mo in Brasília 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 Brasília on $1,500/month?
In Brasília, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $568 rent, $427 groceries, $221 dining.
Is Stockholm or Brasília cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Brasília 17.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Stockholm worth in Brasília?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$526/mo in Brasília using COL adjustment.