City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Wellington vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Wellington.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,107 | $1,018 | +$89 |
| Groceries | $337 | $377 | $40 |
| Dining Out | $180 | $234 | $54 |
| Transportation | $93 | $104 | $11 |
| Utilities | $118 | $114 | +$4 |
| Other / Misc | $165 | $153 | +$12 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$2,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,454
per month
Only $1,454/mo in Gothenburg matches $2,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $2,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,107 to rent, $337 to groceries, $180 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 Wellington or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wellington worth in Gothenburg?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$1,454/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.