City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Rio de Janeiro — 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.
Rio de Janeiro
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rio de Janeiro.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Rio de Janeiro | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,527 | $1,273 | +$254 |
| Groceries | $566 | $784 | $218 |
| Dining Out | $351 | $388 | $37 |
| Transportation | $157 | $158 | $1 |
| Utilities | $171 | $205 | $34 |
| Other / Misc | $228 | $192 | +$36 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$3,000
per month
Rio de Janeiro equivalent
$1,792
per month
Only $1,792/mo in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro on $3,000/month?
In Rio de Janeiro, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,273 rent, $784 groceries, $388 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Rio de Janeiro cheaper?
Rio de Janeiro is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Rio de Janeiro 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Rio de Janeiro?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$1,792/mo in Rio de Janeiro using COL adjustment.