City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Medellín — 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.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $822 | +$340 |
| Groceries | $304 | $593 | $289 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $252 | $69 |
| Transportation | $84 | $81 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $92 | $129 | $37 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $123 | +$52 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$749
per month
Only $749/mo in Medellín 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 Medellín on $2,000/month?
In Medellín, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $822 rent, $593 groceries, $252 dining.
Is Stockholm or Medellín cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Medellín?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$749/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.