City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,973 | $2,545 | +$428 |
| Groceries | $693 | $943 | $250 |
| Dining Out | $450 | $584 | $134 |
| Transportation | $113 | $261 | $148 |
| Utilities | $325 | $285 | +$40 |
| Other / Misc | $446 | $382 | +$64 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$4,224
per month
Only $4,224/mo in Gothenburg matches $5,000/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,973 to rent, $693 to groceries, $450 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,545 rent, $943 groceries, $584 dining.
Is Lisbon or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$4,224/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.