City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Amsterdam vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Amsterdam
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 65.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Amsterdam.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Amsterdam | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $3,101 | $2,545 | +$556 |
| Groceries | $560 | $943 | $383 |
| Dining Out | $396 | $584 | $188 |
| Transportation | $163 | $261 | $98 |
| Utilities | $315 | $285 | +$30 |
| Other / Misc | $465 | $382 | +$83 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Amsterdam
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,824
per month
Only $2,824/mo in Gothenburg matches $5,000/mo in Amsterdam — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Amsterdam on $5,000/month?
Living in Amsterdam on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$3,101 to rent, $560 to groceries, $396 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,545 rent, $943 groceries, $584 dining.
Is Amsterdam or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Amsterdam 65.5 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Amsterdam worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Amsterdam equals ~$2,824/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.