City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,441 | +$464 |
| Groceries | $761 | $830 | $69 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $636 | $178 |
| Transportation | $209 | $221 | $12 |
| Utilities | $231 | $506 | $275 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $366 | +$70 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$3,951
per month
Only $3,951/mo in Edinburgh matches $5,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,905 to rent, $761 to groceries, $458 to dining.
Can I live in Edinburgh on $5,000/month?
In Edinburgh, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,441 rent, $830 groceries, $636 dining.
Is Stockholm or Edinburgh cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Edinburgh?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$3,951/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.