City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs London — 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.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $1,208 | $46 |
| Groceries | $304 | $228 | +$76 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $182 | +$1 |
| Transportation | $84 | $61 | +$23 |
| Utilities | $92 | $140 | $48 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $181 | $6 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
London equivalent
$2,859
per month
You'd need $2,859/mo in London to match $2,000/mo in Stockholm.
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 London on $2,000/month?
In London, $2,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $1,208 rent, $228 groceries, $182 dining.
Is Stockholm or London cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in London?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,859/mo in London using COL adjustment.