City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs London — 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.
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,812 | $69 |
| Groceries | $457 | $343 | +$114 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $273 | +$2 |
| Transportation | $125 | $92 | +$33 |
| Utilities | $139 | $209 | $70 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $271 | $10 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
London equivalent
$4,288
per month
You'd need $4,288/mo in London to match $3,000/mo in Stockholm.
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 London on $3,000/month?
In London, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,812 rent, $343 groceries, $273 dining.
Is Stockholm or London cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in London?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$4,288/mo in London using COL adjustment.