City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Phuket — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,018 | $844 | +$174 |
| Groceries | $377 | $639 | $262 |
| Dining Out | $234 | $134 | +$100 |
| Transportation | $104 | $70 | +$34 |
| Utilities | $114 | $187 | $73 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $126 | +$27 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$2,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$1,195
per month
Only $1,195/mo in Phuket matches $2,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $2,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,018 to rent, $377 to groceries, $234 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $2,000/month?
In Phuket, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $844 rent, $639 groceries, $134 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Phuket?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$1,195/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.