City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Stockholm vs Graz — 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.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,265 | +$640 |
| Groceries | $761 | $1,155 | $394 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $562 | $104 |
| Transportation | $209 | $147 | +$62 |
| Utilities | $231 | $531 | $300 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $340 | +$96 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$3,863
per month
Only $3,863/mo in Graz 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 Graz on $5,000/month?
In Graz, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,265 rent, $1,155 groceries, $562 dining.
Is Stockholm or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Graz?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$3,863/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.