City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Phuket — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Gothenburg
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Gothenburg.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $509 | $422 | +$87 |
| Groceries | $189 | $319 | $130 |
| Dining Out | $117 | $67 | +$50 |
| Transportation | $52 | $35 | +$17 |
| Utilities | $57 | $93 | $36 |
| Other / Misc | $76 | $64 | +$12 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$1,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$597
per month
Only $597/mo in Phuket matches $1,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$509 to rent, $189 to groceries, $117 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $1,000/month?
In Phuket, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $422 rent, $319 groceries, $67 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Phuket?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$597/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.