City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Gothenburg vs New York — 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.
New York
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo may not cover basic costs in New York.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,527 | $1,885 | $358 |
| Groceries | $566 | $376 | +$190 |
| Dining Out | $351 | $239 | +$112 |
| Transportation | $157 | $66 | +$91 |
| Utilities | $171 | $152 | +$19 |
| Other / Misc | $228 | $282 | $54 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$3,000
per month
New York equivalent
$6,689
per month
You'd need $6,689/mo in New York to match $3,000/mo in Gothenburg.
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 New York on $3,000/month?
In New York, $3,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $1,885 rent, $376 groceries, $239 dining.
Is Gothenburg or New York cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs New York 82.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in New York?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$6,689/mo in New York using COL adjustment.