City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Rio de Janeiro vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rio de Janeiro
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rio de Janeiro.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rio de Janeiro | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $849 | $1,018 | $169 |
| Groceries | $523 | $377 | +$146 |
| Dining Out | $259 | $234 | +$25 |
| Transportation | $106 | $104 | +$2 |
| Utilities | $137 | $114 | +$23 |
| Other / Misc | $126 | $153 | $27 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rio de Janeiro
$2,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$3,348
per month
You'd need $3,348/mo in Gothenburg to match $2,000/mo in Rio de Janeiro.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rio de Janeiro on $2,000/month?
Living in Rio de Janeiro on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$849 to rent, $523 to groceries, $259 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 Rio de Janeiro or Gothenburg cheaper?
Rio de Janeiro is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rio de Janeiro 22.1 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Rio de Janeiro worth in Gothenburg?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Rio de Janeiro equals ~$3,348/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.