City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,472 | $2,545 | $73 |
| Groceries | $1,057 | $943 | +$114 |
| Dining Out | $654 | $584 | +$70 |
| Transportation | $120 | $261 | $141 |
| Utilities | $327 | $285 | +$42 |
| Other / Misc | $370 | $382 | $12 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$10,221
per month
You'd need $10,221/mo in Gothenburg to match $5,000/mo in Chennai.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Chennai on $5,000/month?
Living in Chennai on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,472 to rent, $1,057 to groceries, $654 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,545 rent, $943 groceries, $584 dining.
Is Chennai or Gothenburg cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Chennai worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$10,221/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.