City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangkok | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,449 | $1,527 | $78 |
| Groceries | $818 | $566 | +$252 |
| Dining Out | $186 | $351 | $165 |
| Transportation | $90 | $157 | $67 |
| Utilities | $240 | $171 | +$69 |
| Other / Misc | $217 | $228 | $11 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangkok
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$3,333
per month
You'd need $3,333/mo in Gothenburg to match $3,000/mo in Bangkok.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangkok on $3,000/month?
Living in Bangkok on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,449 to rent, $818 to groceries, $186 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,527 rent, $566 groceries, $351 dining.
Is Bangkok or Gothenburg cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangkok 33.3 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Bangkok worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Bangkok equals ~$3,333/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.