City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Gothenburg vs São Paulo — 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.
São Paulo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 23.4 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in São Paulo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | São Paulo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $2,163 | +$382 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,299 | $356 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $610 | $26 |
| Transportation | $261 | $265 | $4 |
| Utilities | $285 | $339 | $54 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $324 | +$58 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
São Paulo equivalent
$3,162
per month
Only $3,162/mo in São Paulo 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 São Paulo on $5,000/month?
In São Paulo, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,163 rent, $1,299 groceries, $610 dining.
Is Gothenburg or São Paulo cheaper?
São Paulo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs São Paulo 23.4 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in São Paulo?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$3,162/mo in São Paulo using COL adjustment.