City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,483 | $1,527 | $44 |
| Groceries | $634 | $566 | +$68 |
| Dining Out | $392 | $351 | +$41 |
| Transportation | $72 | $157 | $85 |
| Utilities | $196 | $171 | +$25 |
| Other / Misc | $223 | $228 | $5 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$6,133
per month
You'd need $6,133/mo in Gothenburg to match $3,000/mo in Chennai.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Chennai on $3,000/month?
Living in Chennai on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,483 to rent, $634 to groceries, $392 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 Chennai or Gothenburg cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Chennai worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$6,133/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.