City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
New York
Moderate
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in New York.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $3,141 | $596 |
| Groceries | $943 | $626 | +$317 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $398 | +$186 |
| Transportation | $261 | $110 | +$151 |
| Utilities | $285 | $253 | +$32 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $472 | $90 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
New York equivalent
$11,149
per month
You'd need $11,149/mo in New York 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 New York on $5,000/month?
In New York, $5,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $3,141 rent, $626 groceries, $398 dining.
Is Gothenburg or New York cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs New York 82.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in New York?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$11,149/mo in New York using COL adjustment.