City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Wellington | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,768 | +$137 |
| Groceries | $761 | $842 | $81 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $450 | +$8 |
| Transportation | $209 | $231 | $22 |
| Utilities | $231 | $294 | $63 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $415 | +$21 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Wellington equivalent
$4,990
per month
Only $4,990/mo in Wellington 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 Wellington on $5,000/month?
In Wellington, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,768 rent, $842 groceries, $450 dining.
Is Stockholm or Wellington cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Wellington 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Wellington?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$4,990/mo in Wellington using COL adjustment.