City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Wellington vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,107 | $1,162 | $55 |
| Groceries | $337 | $304 | +$33 |
| Dining Out | $180 | $183 | $3 |
| Transportation | $93 | $84 | +$9 |
| Utilities | $118 | $92 | +$26 |
| Other / Misc | $165 | $175 | $10 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$2,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$2,004
per month
You'd need $2,004/mo in Stockholm to match $2,000/mo in Wellington.
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 Stockholm on $2,000/month?
In Stockholm, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,162 rent, $304 groceries, $183 dining.
Is Wellington or Stockholm cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wellington worth in Stockholm?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$2,004/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.