City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,527 | $1,266 | +$261 |
| Groceries | $566 | $958 | $392 |
| Dining Out | $351 | $201 | +$150 |
| Transportation | $157 | $105 | +$52 |
| Utilities | $171 | $280 | $109 |
| Other / Misc | $228 | $190 | +$38 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$3,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$1,792
per month
Only $1,792/mo in Phuket matches $3,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
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 Phuket on $3,000/month?
In Phuket, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,266 rent, $958 groceries, $201 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Phuket?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$1,792/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.