City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Bangalore vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bangalore
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangalore.
Gothenburg
Moderate
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangalore | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $780 | $763 | +$17 |
| Groceries | $291 | $283 | +$8 |
| Dining Out | $187 | $175 | +$12 |
| Transportation | $34 | $78 | $44 |
| Utilities | $91 | $86 | +$5 |
| Other / Misc | $117 | $115 | +$2 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangalore
$1,500
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,546
per month
You'd need $2,546/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,500/mo in Bangalore.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangalore on $1,500/month?
Living in Bangalore on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$780 to rent, $291 to groceries, $187 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 Bangalore or Gothenburg cheaper?
Bangalore is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangalore 21.8 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Bangalore worth in Gothenburg?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Bangalore equals ~$2,546/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.