City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,464 | $1,527 | $63 |
| Groceries | $498 | $566 | $68 |
| Dining Out | $382 | $351 | +$31 |
| Transportation | $132 | $157 | $25 |
| Utilities | $304 | $171 | +$133 |
| Other / Misc | $220 | $228 | $8 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,754
per month
Only $2,754/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $3,000/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,464 to rent, $498 to groceries, $382 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 Edinburgh or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$2,754/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.