City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs New York — 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.
New York
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo may not cover basic costs in New York.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,885 | $142 |
| Groceries | $457 | $376 | +$81 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $239 | +$36 |
| Transportation | $125 | $66 | +$59 |
| Utilities | $139 | $152 | $13 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $282 | $21 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
New York equivalent
$4,853
per month
You'd need $4,853/mo in New York 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 New York on $3,000/month?
In New York, $3,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $1,885 rent, $376 groceries, $239 dining.
Is Stockholm or New York cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs New York 82.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in New York?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$4,853/mo in New York using COL adjustment.