City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Stockholm vs Phuket — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $581 | $422 | +$159 |
| Groceries | $152 | $319 | $167 |
| Dining Out | $92 | $67 | +$25 |
| Transportation | $42 | $35 | +$7 |
| Utilities | $46 | $93 | $47 |
| Other / Misc | $87 | $64 | +$23 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$1,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$433
per month
Only $433/mo in Phuket matches $1,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$581 to rent, $152 to groceries, $92 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $1,000/month?
In Phuket, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $422 rent, $319 groceries, $67 dining.
Is Stockholm or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Phuket?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$433/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.