City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Perth — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Perth
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Perth.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Perth | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $1,144 | +$18 |
| Groceries | $304 | $307 | $3 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $197 | $14 |
| Transportation | $84 | $72 | +$12 |
| Utilities | $92 | $109 | $17 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $171 | +$4 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Perth equivalent
$2,184
per month
You'd need $2,184/mo in Perth to match $2,000/mo in Stockholm.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 to dining.
Can I live in Perth on $2,000/month?
In Perth, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,144 rent, $307 groceries, $197 dining.
Is Stockholm or Perth cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Perth 55.7 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Perth?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,184/mo in Perth using COL adjustment.