City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Chennai vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Chennai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $989 | $1,018 | $29 |
| Groceries | $423 | $377 | +$46 |
| Dining Out | $261 | $234 | +$27 |
| Transportation | $48 | $104 | $56 |
| Utilities | $131 | $114 | +$17 |
| Other / Misc | $148 | $153 | $5 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$2,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$4,088
per month
You'd need $4,088/mo in Gothenburg to match $2,000/mo in Chennai.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Chennai on $2,000/month?
Living in Chennai on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$989 to rent, $423 to groceries, $261 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 Chennai or Gothenburg cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Chennai worth in Gothenburg?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$4,088/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.