City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
London vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
London
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo barely covers basics in London.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | London | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,812 | $1,527 | +$285 |
| Groceries | $343 | $566 | $223 |
| Dining Out | $273 | $351 | $78 |
| Transportation | $92 | $157 | $65 |
| Utilities | $209 | $171 | +$38 |
| Other / Misc | $271 | $228 | +$43 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
London
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,523
per month
Only $1,523/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in London — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in London on $3,000/month?
Living in London on $3,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,812 to rent, $343 to groceries, $273 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 London or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: London 72.9 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in London worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in London equals ~$1,523/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.