City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,110 | +$795 |
| Groceries | $761 | $1,597 | $836 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $335 | +$123 |
| Transportation | $209 | $174 | +$35 |
| Utilities | $231 | $467 | $236 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $317 | +$119 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$2,167
per month
Only $2,167/mo in Phuket matches $5,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
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 Phuket on $5,000/month?
In Phuket, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,110 rent, $1,597 groceries, $335 dining.
Is Stockholm or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Phuket?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,167/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.