City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Lisbon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Lisbon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $1,189 | $27 |
| Groceries | $304 | $277 | +$27 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $180 | +$3 |
| Transportation | $84 | $45 | +$39 |
| Utilities | $92 | $130 | $38 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $179 | $4 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$1,718
per month
Only $1,718/mo in Lisbon matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 to dining.
Can I live in Lisbon on $2,000/month?
In Lisbon, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,189 rent, $277 groceries, $180 dining.
Is Stockholm or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Lisbon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,718/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.