City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $2,110 | +$435 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,597 | $654 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $335 | +$249 |
| Transportation | $261 | $174 | +$87 |
| Utilities | $285 | $467 | $182 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $317 | +$65 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$2,986
per month
Only $2,986/mo in Phuket matches $5,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
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 Phuket on $5,000/month?
In Phuket, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,110 rent, $1,597 groceries, $335 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Phuket?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$2,986/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.