City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Bangkok vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangkok | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $966 | $1,018 | $52 |
| Groceries | $545 | $377 | +$168 |
| Dining Out | $124 | $234 | $110 |
| Transportation | $60 | $104 | $44 |
| Utilities | $160 | $114 | +$46 |
| Other / Misc | $145 | $153 | $8 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangkok
$2,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,222
per month
You'd need $2,222/mo in Gothenburg to match $2,000/mo in Bangkok.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangkok on $2,000/month?
Living in Bangkok on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$966 to rent, $545 to groceries, $124 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $2,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,018 rent, $377 groceries, $234 dining.
Is Bangkok or Gothenburg cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangkok 33.3 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Bangkok worth in Gothenburg?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Bangkok equals ~$2,222/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.