City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Marseille — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Marseille
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $971 | +$191 |
| Groceries | $304 | $390 | $86 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $224 | $41 |
| Transportation | $84 | $81 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $92 | $188 | $96 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $146 | +$29 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Marseille equivalent
$1,506
per month
Only $1,506/mo in Marseille matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 to dining.
Can I live in Marseille on $2,000/month?
In Marseille, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $971 rent, $390 groceries, $224 dining.
Is Stockholm or Marseille cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Marseille?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,506/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.