City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
New York
Moderate
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in New York.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $3,141 | $236 |
| Groceries | $761 | $626 | +$135 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $398 | +$60 |
| Transportation | $209 | $110 | +$99 |
| Utilities | $231 | $253 | $22 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $472 | $36 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
New York equivalent
$8,088
per month
You'd need $8,088/mo in New York to match $5,000/mo in Stockholm.
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 New York on $5,000/month?
In New York, $5,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $3,141 rent, $626 groceries, $398 dining.
Is Stockholm or New York cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs New York 82.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in New York?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$8,088/mo in New York using COL adjustment.