City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Turin vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Turin
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 36.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Turin.
Gothenburg
Moderate
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Turin | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $748 | $763 | $15 |
| Groceries | $264 | $283 | $19 |
| Dining Out | $177 | $175 | +$2 |
| Transportation | $30 | $78 | $48 |
| Utilities | $169 | $86 | +$83 |
| Other / Misc | $112 | $115 | $3 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Turin
$1,500
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,516
per month
You'd need $1,516/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,500/mo in Turin.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Turin on $1,500/month?
Living in Turin on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$748 to rent, $264 to groceries, $177 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,500/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $763 rent, $283 groceries, $175 dining.
Is Turin or Gothenburg cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Turin 36.6 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Turin worth in Gothenburg?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Turin equals ~$1,516/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.