City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Los Angeles — 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.
Los Angeles
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 69.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in Los Angeles.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Los Angeles | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,864 | $121 |
| Groceries | $457 | $385 | +$72 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $248 | +$27 |
| Transportation | $125 | $68 | +$57 |
| Utilities | $139 | $156 | $17 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $279 | $18 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Los Angeles equivalent
$4,088
per month
You'd need $4,088/mo in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles on $3,000/month?
In Los Angeles, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,864 rent, $385 groceries, $248 dining.
Is Stockholm or Los Angeles cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Los Angeles 69.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Los Angeles?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$4,088/mo in Los Angeles using COL adjustment.