City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,527 | $1,743 | $216 |
| Groceries | $566 | $457 | +$109 |
| Dining Out | $351 | $275 | +$76 |
| Transportation | $157 | $125 | +$32 |
| Utilities | $171 | $139 | +$32 |
| Other / Misc | $228 | $261 | $33 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$4,135
per month
You'd need $4,135/mo in Stockholm to match $3,000/mo in Gothenburg.
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 Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Stockholm cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$4,135/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.