City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Wellington vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,661 | $1,743 | $82 |
| Groceries | $505 | $457 | +$48 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $275 | $5 |
| Transportation | $139 | $125 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $176 | $139 | +$37 |
| Other / Misc | $249 | $261 | $12 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,006
per month
You'd need $3,006/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Wellington or Stockholm cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Wellington worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$3,006/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.