City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Tokyo vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,450 | $1,527 | $77 |
| Groceries | $631 | $566 | +$65 |
| Dining Out | $214 | $351 | $137 |
| Transportation | $127 | $157 | $30 |
| Utilities | $360 | $171 | +$189 |
| Other / Misc | $218 | $228 | $10 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,675
per month
Only $2,675/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $3,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,450 to rent, $631 to groceries, $214 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 Tokyo or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$2,675/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.