City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Marseille
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,427 | +$478 |
| Groceries | $761 | $976 | $215 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $560 | $102 |
| Transportation | $209 | $203 | +$6 |
| Utilities | $231 | $470 | $239 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $364 | +$72 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Marseille equivalent
$3,765
per month
Only $3,765/mo in Marseille 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 Marseille on $5,000/month?
In Marseille, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,427 rent, $976 groceries, $560 dining.
Is Stockholm or Marseille cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Marseille?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$3,765/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.