City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
London
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $3,019 | $474 |
| Groceries | $943 | $571 | +$372 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $455 | +$129 |
| Transportation | $261 | $153 | +$108 |
| Utilities | $285 | $349 | $64 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $453 | $71 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
London equivalent
$9,851
per month
You'd need $9,851/mo in London to match $5,000/mo in Gothenburg.
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 London on $5,000/month?
In London, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $3,019 rent, $571 groceries, $455 dining.
Is Gothenburg or London cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in London?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$9,851/mo in London using COL adjustment.