City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Chiang Mai vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Chiang Mai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chiang Mai.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chiang Mai | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $743 | $1,018 | $275 |
| Groceries | $689 | $377 | +$312 |
| Dining Out | $177 | $234 | $57 |
| Transportation | $77 | $104 | $27 |
| Utilities | $203 | $114 | +$89 |
| Other / Misc | $111 | $153 | $42 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chiang Mai
$2,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$4,277
per month
You'd need $4,277/mo in Gothenburg to match $2,000/mo in Chiang Mai.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Chiang Mai on $2,000/month?
Living in Chiang Mai on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$743 to rent, $689 to groceries, $177 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 Chiang Mai or Gothenburg cheaper?
Chiang Mai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chiang Mai 17.3 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Chiang Mai worth in Gothenburg?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Chiang Mai equals ~$4,277/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.