City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,417 | $2,905 | $488 |
| Groceries | $1,052 | $761 | +$291 |
| Dining Out | $357 | $458 | $101 |
| Transportation | $211 | $209 | +$2 |
| Utilities | $600 | $231 | +$369 |
| Other / Misc | $363 | $436 | $73 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$6,145
per month
You'd need $6,145/mo in Stockholm to match $5,000/mo in Tokyo.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $5,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,417 to rent, $1,052 to groceries, $357 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
In Stockholm, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,905 rent, $761 groceries, $458 dining.
Is Tokyo or Stockholm cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$6,145/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.