City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Amsterdam vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Amsterdam
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 65.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in Amsterdam.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Amsterdam | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,861 | $1,527 | +$334 |
| Groceries | $336 | $566 | $230 |
| Dining Out | $237 | $351 | $114 |
| Transportation | $98 | $157 | $59 |
| Utilities | $189 | $171 | +$18 |
| Other / Misc | $279 | $228 | +$51 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Amsterdam
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,695
per month
Only $1,695/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in Amsterdam — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Amsterdam on $3,000/month?
Living in Amsterdam on $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,861 to rent, $336 to groceries, $237 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,527 rent, $566 groceries, $351 dining.
Is Amsterdam or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Amsterdam 65.5 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Amsterdam worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Amsterdam equals ~$1,695/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.