City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Tokyo vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,450 | $1,743 | $293 |
| Groceries | $631 | $457 | +$174 |
| Dining Out | $214 | $275 | $61 |
| Transportation | $127 | $125 | +$2 |
| Utilities | $360 | $139 | +$221 |
| Other / Misc | $218 | $261 | $43 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,687
per month
You'd need $3,687/mo in Stockholm to match $3,000/mo in Tokyo.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $3,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,450 to rent, $631 to groceries, $214 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Tokyo or Stockholm cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$3,687/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.