City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lisbon vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,784 | $1,527 | +$257 |
| Groceries | $416 | $566 | $150 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $351 | $81 |
| Transportation | $68 | $157 | $89 |
| Utilities | $195 | $171 | +$24 |
| Other / Misc | $267 | $228 | +$39 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,534
per month
Only $2,534/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $3,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,784 to rent, $416 to groceries, $270 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 Lisbon or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$2,534/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.