City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Lisbon — 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.
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,784 | $41 |
| Groceries | $457 | $416 | +$41 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $270 | +$5 |
| Transportation | $125 | $68 | +$57 |
| Utilities | $139 | $195 | $56 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $267 | $6 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$2,576
per month
Only $2,576/mo in Lisbon 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 Lisbon on $3,000/month?
In Lisbon, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,784 rent, $416 groceries, $270 dining.
Is Stockholm or Lisbon cheaper?
Lisbon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Lisbon?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,576/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.