City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Los Angeles — 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.
Los Angeles
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 69.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Los Angeles.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Los Angeles | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $3,106 | $561 |
| Groceries | $943 | $642 | +$301 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $414 | +$170 |
| Transportation | $261 | $113 | +$148 |
| Utilities | $285 | $260 | +$25 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $465 | $83 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Los Angeles equivalent
$9,392
per month
You'd need $9,392/mo in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles on $5,000/month?
In Los Angeles, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $3,106 rent, $642 groceries, $414 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Los Angeles cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Los Angeles 69.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Los Angeles?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$9,392/mo in Los Angeles using COL adjustment.