City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $844 | $1,018 | $174 |
| Groceries | $639 | $377 | +$262 |
| Dining Out | $134 | $234 | $100 |
| Transportation | $70 | $104 | $34 |
| Utilities | $187 | $114 | +$73 |
| Other / Misc | $126 | $153 | $27 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$2,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$3,348
per month
You'd need $3,348/mo in Gothenburg to match $2,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $2,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$844 to rent, $639 to groceries, $134 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $2,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,018 rent, $377 groceries, $234 dining.
Is Phuket or Gothenburg cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Phuket worth in Gothenburg?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$3,348/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.