City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Malmö
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 35.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Malmö.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Malmö | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,514 | +$391 |
| Groceries | $761 | $969 | $208 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $581 | $123 |
| Transportation | $209 | $264 | $55 |
| Utilities | $231 | $294 | $63 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $378 | +$58 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Malmö equivalent
$3,441
per month
Only $3,441/mo in Malmö matches $5,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
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 Malmö on $5,000/month?
In Malmö, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,514 rent, $969 groceries, $581 dining.
Is Stockholm or Malmö cheaper?
Malmö is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Malmö 35.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Malmö?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$3,441/mo in Malmö using COL adjustment.