City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Marseille — 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.
Marseille
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,456 | +$287 |
| Groceries | $457 | $586 | $129 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $336 | $61 |
| Transportation | $125 | $122 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $139 | $282 | $143 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $218 | +$43 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Marseille equivalent
$2,259
per month
Only $2,259/mo in Marseille 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 Marseille on $3,000/month?
In Marseille, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,456 rent, $586 groceries, $336 dining.
Is Stockholm or Marseille cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Marseille?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,259/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.