City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Rio de Janeiro
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rio de Janeiro.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Rio de Janeiro | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $2,122 | +$423 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,307 | $364 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $647 | $63 |
| Transportation | $261 | $264 | $3 |
| Utilities | $285 | $342 | $57 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $318 | +$64 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Rio de Janeiro equivalent
$2,986
per month
Only $2,986/mo in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro on $5,000/month?
In Rio de Janeiro, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,122 rent, $1,307 groceries, $647 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 $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Rio de Janeiro?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$2,986/mo in Rio de Janeiro using COL adjustment.