City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Milan — 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.
Milan
Moderate
COL+Rent: 57 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Milan.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,723 | +$20 |
| Groceries | $457 | $419 | +$38 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $284 | $9 |
| Transportation | $125 | $47 | +$78 |
| Utilities | $139 | $269 | $130 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $258 | +$3 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Milan equivalent
$3,353
per month
You'd need $3,353/mo in Milan to match $3,000/mo in Stockholm.
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 Milan on $3,000/month?
In Milan, $3,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,723 rent, $419 groceries, $284 dining.
Is Stockholm or Milan cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Milan 57 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Milan?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$3,353/mo in Milan using COL adjustment.