City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,056 | +$849 |
| Groceries | $761 | $1,483 | $722 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $629 | $171 |
| Transportation | $209 | $202 | +$7 |
| Utilities | $231 | $322 | $91 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $308 | +$128 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Medellín equivalent
$1,873
per month
Only $1,873/mo in Medellín 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 Medellín on $5,000/month?
In Medellín, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,056 rent, $1,483 groceries, $629 dining.
Is Stockholm or Medellín cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Medellín?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,873/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.