City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,110 | $2,545 | $435 |
| Groceries | $1,597 | $943 | +$654 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $584 | $249 |
| Transportation | $174 | $261 | $87 |
| Utilities | $467 | $285 | +$182 |
| Other / Misc | $317 | $382 | $65 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$8,371
per month
You'd need $8,371/mo in Gothenburg to match $5,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $5,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,110 to rent, $1,597 to groceries, $335 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 Phuket or Gothenburg cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Phuket worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$8,371/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.