City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Phuket vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Gothenburg
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $422 | $509 | $87 |
| Groceries | $319 | $189 | +$130 |
| Dining Out | $67 | $117 | $50 |
| Transportation | $35 | $52 | $17 |
| Utilities | $93 | $57 | +$36 |
| Other / Misc | $64 | $76 | $12 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,674
per month
You'd need $1,674/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$422 to rent, $319 to groceries, $67 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $509 rent, $189 groceries, $117 dining.
Is Phuket or Gothenburg cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Phuket worth in Gothenburg?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$1,674/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.