City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,527 | $1,201 | +$326 |
| Groceries | $566 | $856 | $290 |
| Dining Out | $351 | $446 | $95 |
| Transportation | $157 | $90 | +$67 |
| Utilities | $171 | $226 | $55 |
| Other / Misc | $228 | $181 | +$47 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$3,000
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$2,189
per month
Only $2,189/mo in Jeddah matches $3,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,527 to rent, $566 to groceries, $351 to dining.
Can I live in Jeddah on $3,000/month?
In Jeddah, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,201 rent, $856 groceries, $446 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Jeddah?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$2,189/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.