City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
New York vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
New York
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo may not cover basic costs in New York.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | New York | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,885 | $1,527 | +$358 |
| Groceries | $376 | $566 | $190 |
| Dining Out | $239 | $351 | $112 |
| Transportation | $66 | $157 | $91 |
| Utilities | $152 | $171 | $19 |
| Other / Misc | $282 | $228 | +$54 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
New York
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,345
per month
Only $1,345/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in New York — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in New York on $3,000/month?
Living in New York on $3,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$1,885 to rent, $376 to groceries, $239 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 New York or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: New York 82.5 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in New York worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in New York equals ~$1,345/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.