City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Tokyo — 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.
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,450 | +$293 |
| Groceries | $457 | $631 | $174 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $214 | +$61 |
| Transportation | $125 | $127 | $2 |
| Utilities | $139 | $360 | $221 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $218 | +$43 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$2,441
per month
Only $2,441/mo in Tokyo 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 Tokyo on $3,000/month?
In Tokyo, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,450 rent, $631 groceries, $214 dining.
Is Stockholm or Tokyo cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Tokyo?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,441/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.