City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Tokyo — 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.
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $2,417 | +$128 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,052 | $109 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $357 | +$227 |
| Transportation | $261 | $211 | +$50 |
| Utilities | $285 | $600 | $315 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $363 | +$19 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$5,608
per month
You'd need $5,608/mo in Tokyo 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 Tokyo on $5,000/month?
In Tokyo, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,417 rent, $1,052 groceries, $357 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Tokyo cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Tokyo?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$5,608/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.