City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Edinburgh — 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.
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,464 | +$279 |
| Groceries | $457 | $498 | $41 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $382 | $107 |
| Transportation | $125 | $132 | $7 |
| Utilities | $139 | $304 | $165 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $220 | +$41 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$2,371
per month
Only $2,371/mo in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh on $3,000/month?
In Edinburgh, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,464 rent, $498 groceries, $382 dining.
Is Stockholm or Edinburgh cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Edinburgh?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,371/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.