City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Gothenburg vs London — 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.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,018 | $1,208 | $190 |
| Groceries | $377 | $228 | +$149 |
| Dining Out | $234 | $182 | +$52 |
| Transportation | $104 | $61 | +$43 |
| Utilities | $114 | $140 | $26 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $181 | $28 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$2,000
per month
London equivalent
$3,941
per month
You'd need $3,941/mo in London to match $2,000/mo in Gothenburg.
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 London on $2,000/month?
In London, $2,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $1,208 rent, $228 groceries, $182 dining.
Is Gothenburg or London cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in London?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$3,941/mo in London using COL adjustment.