City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Medellín — 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.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,233 | +$510 |
| Groceries | $457 | $890 | $433 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $377 | $102 |
| Transportation | $125 | $121 | +$4 |
| Utilities | $139 | $193 | $54 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $186 | +$75 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$1,124
per month
Only $1,124/mo in Medellín 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 Medellín on $3,000/month?
In Medellín, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,233 rent, $890 groceries, $377 dining.
Is Stockholm or Medellín cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Medellín?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,124/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.