City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Chiang Mai — 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.
Chiang Mai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chiang Mai.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Chiang Mai | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,114 | +$629 |
| Groceries | $457 | $1,034 | $577 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $265 | +$10 |
| Transportation | $125 | $116 | +$9 |
| Utilities | $139 | $304 | $165 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $167 | +$94 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Chiang Mai equivalent
$1,018
per month
Only $1,018/mo in Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai on $3,000/month?
In Chiang Mai, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,114 rent, $1,034 groceries, $265 dining.
Is Stockholm or Chiang Mai cheaper?
Chiang Mai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Chiang Mai 17.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Chiang Mai?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,018/mo in Chiang Mai using COL adjustment.