City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Izmir — 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.
Izmir
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.2 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Izmir.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Izmir | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,225 | +$518 |
| Groceries | $457 | $881 | $424 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $413 | $138 |
| Transportation | $125 | $86 | +$39 |
| Utilities | $139 | $211 | $72 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $184 | +$77 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Izmir equivalent
$1,188
per month
Only $1,188/mo in Izmir 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 Izmir on $3,000/month?
In Izmir, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,225 rent, $881 groceries, $413 dining.
Is Stockholm or Izmir cheaper?
Izmir is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Izmir 20.2 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Izmir?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,188/mo in Izmir using COL adjustment.