City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,417 | +$488 |
| Groceries | $761 | $1,052 | $291 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $357 | +$101 |
| Transportation | $209 | $211 | $2 |
| Utilities | $231 | $600 | $369 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $363 | +$73 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$4,069
per month
Only $4,069/mo in Tokyo 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 Tokyo on $5,000/month?
In Tokyo, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,417 rent, $1,052 groceries, $357 dining.
Is Stockholm or Tokyo cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Tokyo?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$4,069/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.