City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Wellington — 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.
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,661 | +$82 |
| Groceries | $457 | $505 | $48 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $270 | +$5 |
| Transportation | $125 | $139 | $14 |
| Utilities | $139 | $176 | $37 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $249 | +$12 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$2,994
per month
Only $2,994/mo in Wellington 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 Wellington on $3,000/month?
In Wellington, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,661 rent, $505 groceries, $270 dining.
Is Stockholm or Wellington cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Wellington?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,994/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.