City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,527 | +$216 |
| Groceries | $457 | $566 | $109 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $351 | $76 |
| Transportation | $125 | $157 | $32 |
| Utilities | $139 | $171 | $32 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $228 | +$33 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,176
per month
Only $2,176/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,743 to rent, $457 to groceries, $275 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,527 rent, $566 groceries, $351 dining.
Is Stockholm or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,176/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.