City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Phuket — 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.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $844 | +$318 |
| Groceries | $304 | $639 | $335 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $134 | +$49 |
| Transportation | $84 | $70 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $92 | $187 | $95 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $126 | +$49 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$867
per month
Only $867/mo in Phuket matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
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 Phuket on $2,000/month?
In Phuket, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $844 rent, $639 groceries, $134 dining.
Is Stockholm or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Phuket?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$867/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.