City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
London vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
London
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in London.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | London | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $3,019 | $2,545 | +$474 |
| Groceries | $571 | $943 | $372 |
| Dining Out | $455 | $584 | $129 |
| Transportation | $153 | $261 | $108 |
| Utilities | $349 | $285 | +$64 |
| Other / Misc | $453 | $382 | +$71 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
London
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,538
per month
Only $2,538/mo in Gothenburg matches $5,000/mo in London — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in London on $5,000/month?
Living in London on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$3,019 to rent, $571 to groceries, $455 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 London or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: London 72.9 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in London worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in London equals ~$2,538/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.