City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $2,905 | $360 |
| Groceries | $943 | $761 | +$182 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $458 | +$126 |
| Transportation | $261 | $209 | +$52 |
| Utilities | $285 | $231 | +$54 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $436 | $54 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$6,892
per month
You'd need $6,892/mo in Stockholm to match $5,000/mo in Gothenburg.
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 Stockholm on $5,000/month?
In Stockholm, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,905 rent, $761 groceries, $458 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Stockholm cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$6,892/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.