City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,545 | +$360 |
| Groceries | $761 | $943 | $182 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $584 | $126 |
| Transportation | $209 | $261 | $52 |
| Utilities | $231 | $285 | $54 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $382 | +$54 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$3,627
per month
Only $3,627/mo in Gothenburg matches $5,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,905 to rent, $761 to groceries, $458 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 Stockholm or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$3,627/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.