City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $2,416 | +$129 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,363 | $420 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $309 | +$275 |
| Transportation | $261 | $150 | +$111 |
| Utilities | $285 | $400 | $115 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $362 | +$20 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Bangkok equivalent
$4,500
per month
Only $4,500/mo in Bangkok matches $5,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,545 to rent, $943 to groceries, $584 to dining.
Can I live in Bangkok on $5,000/month?
In Bangkok, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,416 rent, $1,363 groceries, $309 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Bangkok cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Bangkok 33.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Bangkok?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$4,500/mo in Bangkok using COL adjustment.