City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Bangkok vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bangkok
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo barely covers basics in Bangkok.
Gothenburg
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangkok | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $483 | $509 | $26 |
| Groceries | $273 | $189 | +$84 |
| Dining Out | $62 | $117 | $55 |
| Transportation | $30 | $52 | $22 |
| Utilities | $80 | $57 | +$23 |
| Other / Misc | $72 | $76 | $4 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangkok
$1,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,111
per month
You'd need $1,111/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,000/mo in Bangkok.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangkok on $1,000/month?
Living in Bangkok on $1,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$483 to rent, $273 to groceries, $62 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $509 rent, $189 groceries, $117 dining.
Is Bangkok or Gothenburg cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangkok 33.3 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Bangkok worth in Gothenburg?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Bangkok equals ~$1,111/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.