City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Wellington vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wellington.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,661 | $1,527 | +$134 |
| Groceries | $505 | $566 | $61 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $351 | $81 |
| Transportation | $139 | $157 | $18 |
| Utilities | $176 | $171 | +$5 |
| Other / Misc | $249 | $228 | +$21 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,181
per month
Only $2,181/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $3,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,661 to rent, $505 to groceries, $270 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 Wellington or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Wellington worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$2,181/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.