City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Tokyo vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Tokyo.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $725 | $872 | $147 |
| Groceries | $316 | $228 | +$88 |
| Dining Out | $107 | $137 | $30 |
| Transportation | $63 | $63 | $0 |
| Utilities | $180 | $69 | +$111 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $131 | $22 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$1,843
per month
You'd need $1,843/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Tokyo.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $1,500/month?
Living in Tokyo on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$725 to rent, $316 to groceries, $107 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Tokyo or Stockholm cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Tokyo worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$1,843/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.