City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Bali vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bali
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 16 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bali.
Gothenburg
Moderate
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bali | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $692 | $763 | $71 |
| Groceries | $470 | $283 | +$187 |
| Dining Out | $99 | $175 | $76 |
| Transportation | $28 | $78 | $50 |
| Utilities | $108 | $86 | +$22 |
| Other / Misc | $103 | $115 | $12 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bali
$1,500
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$3,469
per month
You'd need $3,469/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,500/mo in Bali.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bali on $1,500/month?
Living in Bali on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$692 to rent, $470 to groceries, $99 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,500/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $763 rent, $283 groceries, $175 dining.
Is Bali or Gothenburg cheaper?
Bali is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bali 16 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Bali worth in Gothenburg?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Bali equals ~$3,469/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.