City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $1,018 | +$144 |
| Groceries | $304 | $377 | $73 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $234 | $51 |
| Transportation | $84 | $104 | $20 |
| Utilities | $92 | $114 | $22 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $153 | +$22 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,451
per month
Only $1,451/mo in Gothenburg matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 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 Stockholm or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Gothenburg?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,451/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.