City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Wellington vs Malmö — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Wellington.
Malmö
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 35.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Malmö.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Malmö | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,107 | $1,006 | +$101 |
| Groceries | $337 | $387 | $50 |
| Dining Out | $180 | $232 | $52 |
| Transportation | $93 | $106 | $13 |
| Utilities | $118 | $118 | $0 |
| Other / Misc | $165 | $151 | +$14 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$2,000
per month
Malmö equivalent
$1,379
per month
Only $1,379/mo in Malmö matches $2,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $2,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,107 to rent, $337 to groceries, $180 to dining.
Can I live in Malmö on $2,000/month?
In Malmö, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,006 rent, $387 groceries, $232 dining.
Is Wellington or Malmö cheaper?
Malmö is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Malmö 35.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wellington worth in Malmö?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$1,379/mo in Malmö using COL adjustment.