City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Malmö — 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.
Malmö
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 35.1 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Malmö.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Malmö | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,509 | +$234 |
| Groceries | $457 | $581 | $124 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $349 | $74 |
| Transportation | $125 | $159 | $34 |
| Utilities | $139 | $177 | $38 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $225 | +$36 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Malmö equivalent
$2,065
per month
Only $2,065/mo in Malmö 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 Malmö on $3,000/month?
In Malmö, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,509 rent, $581 groceries, $349 dining.
Is Stockholm or Malmö cheaper?
Malmö is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Malmö 35.1 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Malmö?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,065/mo in Malmö using COL adjustment.