City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Stockholm vs Rome — 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.
Rome
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,772 | +$133 |
| Groceries | $761 | $752 | +$9 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $494 | $36 |
| Transportation | $209 | $85 | +$124 |
| Utilities | $231 | $482 | $251 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $415 | +$21 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Rome equivalent
$4,765
per month
Only $4,765/mo in Rome 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 Rome on $5,000/month?
In Rome, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,772 rent, $752 groceries, $494 dining.
Is Stockholm or Rome cheaper?
Rome is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Rome 48.6 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Rome?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$4,765/mo in Rome using COL adjustment.