City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Bangkok — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,018 | $966 | +$52 |
| Groceries | $377 | $545 | $168 |
| Dining Out | $234 | $124 | +$110 |
| Transportation | $104 | $60 | +$44 |
| Utilities | $114 | $160 | $46 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $145 | +$8 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$2,000
per month
Bangkok equivalent
$1,800
per month
Only $1,800/mo in Bangkok matches $2,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $2,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,018 to rent, $377 to groceries, $234 to dining.
Can I live in Bangkok on $2,000/month?
In Bangkok, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $966 rent, $545 groceries, $124 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Bangkok cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Bangkok 33.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Bangkok?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$1,800/mo in Bangkok using COL adjustment.