City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Jeddah vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,201 | $1,527 | $326 |
| Groceries | $856 | $566 | +$290 |
| Dining Out | $446 | $351 | +$95 |
| Transportation | $90 | $157 | $67 |
| Utilities | $226 | $171 | +$55 |
| Other / Misc | $181 | $228 | $47 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$4,111
per month
You'd need $4,111/mo in Gothenburg to match $3,000/mo in Jeddah.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $3,000/month?
Living in Jeddah on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,201 to rent, $856 to groceries, $446 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,527 rent, $566 groceries, $351 dining.
Is Jeddah or Gothenburg cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Jeddah worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$4,111/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.