City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Jeddah — 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.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,201 | +$542 |
| Groceries | $457 | $856 | $399 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $446 | $171 |
| Transportation | $125 | $90 | +$35 |
| Utilities | $139 | $226 | $87 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $181 | +$80 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,588
per month
Only $1,588/mo in Jeddah 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 Jeddah on $3,000/month?
In Jeddah, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,201 rent, $856 groceries, $446 dining.
Is Stockholm or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Jeddah?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,588/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.