City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangkok | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,416 | $2,545 | $129 |
| Groceries | $1,363 | $943 | +$420 |
| Dining Out | $309 | $584 | $275 |
| Transportation | $150 | $261 | $111 |
| Utilities | $400 | $285 | +$115 |
| Other / Misc | $362 | $382 | $20 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangkok
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$5,556
per month
You'd need $5,556/mo in Gothenburg to match $5,000/mo in Bangkok.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangkok on $5,000/month?
Living in Bangkok on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,416 to rent, $1,363 to groceries, $309 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,545 rent, $943 groceries, $584 dining.
Is Bangkok or Gothenburg cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangkok 33.3 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Bangkok worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Bangkok equals ~$5,556/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.