City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Brasília — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Brasília | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $758 | +$404 |
| Groceries | $304 | $569 | $265 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $295 | $112 |
| Transportation | $84 | $117 | $33 |
| Utilities | $92 | $148 | $56 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $113 | +$62 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Brasília equivalent
$702
per month
Only $702/mo in Brasília matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 to dining.
Can I live in Brasília on $2,000/month?
In Brasília, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $758 rent, $569 groceries, $295 dining.
Is Stockholm or Brasília cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Brasília 17.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Brasília?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$702/mo in Brasília using COL adjustment.