City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Phuket — 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.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,266 | +$477 |
| Groceries | $457 | $958 | $501 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $201 | +$74 |
| Transportation | $125 | $105 | +$20 |
| Utilities | $139 | $280 | $141 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $190 | +$71 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$1,300
per month
Only $1,300/mo in Phuket matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
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 Phuket on $3,000/month?
In Phuket, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,266 rent, $958 groceries, $201 dining.
Is Stockholm or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Phuket?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,300/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.