City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
London
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $3,019 | $114 |
| Groceries | $761 | $571 | +$190 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $455 | +$3 |
| Transportation | $209 | $153 | +$56 |
| Utilities | $231 | $349 | $118 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $453 | $17 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
London equivalent
$7,147
per month
You'd need $7,147/mo in London to match $5,000/mo in Stockholm.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,905 to rent, $761 to groceries, $458 to dining.
Can I live in London on $5,000/month?
In London, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $3,019 rent, $571 groceries, $455 dining.
Is Stockholm or London cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in London?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$7,147/mo in London using COL adjustment.