City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,441 | $2,545 | $104 |
| Groceries | $830 | $943 | $113 |
| Dining Out | $636 | $584 | +$52 |
| Transportation | $221 | $261 | $40 |
| Utilities | $506 | $285 | +$221 |
| Other / Misc | $366 | $382 | $16 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$4,591
per month
Only $4,591/mo in Gothenburg matches $5,000/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $5,000/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,441 to rent, $830 to groceries, $636 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 Edinburgh or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$4,591/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.