City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Wellington vs London — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,661 | $1,812 | $151 |
| Groceries | $505 | $343 | +$162 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $273 | $3 |
| Transportation | $139 | $92 | +$47 |
| Utilities | $176 | $209 | $33 |
| Other / Misc | $249 | $271 | $22 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$3,000
per month
London equivalent
$4,297
per month
You'd need $4,297/mo in London to match $3,000/mo in Wellington.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $3,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,661 to rent, $505 to groceries, $270 to dining.
Can I live in London on $3,000/month?
In London, $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,812 rent, $343 groceries, $273 dining.
Is Wellington or London cheaper?
Wellington is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Wellington worth in London?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$4,297/mo in London using COL adjustment.