City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Seattle — 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.
Seattle
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 67.7 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in Seattle.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Seattle | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,865 | $122 |
| Groceries | $457 | $386 | +$71 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $246 | +$29 |
| Transportation | $125 | $68 | +$57 |
| Utilities | $139 | $156 | $17 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $279 | $18 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Seattle equivalent
$3,982
per month
You'd need $3,982/mo in Seattle to match $3,000/mo in Stockholm.
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 Seattle on $3,000/month?
In Seattle, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,865 rent, $386 groceries, $246 dining.
Is Stockholm or Seattle cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Seattle 67.7 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Seattle?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$3,982/mo in Seattle using COL adjustment.