City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Chennai vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Chennai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $742 | $872 | $130 |
| Groceries | $317 | $228 | +$89 |
| Dining Out | $196 | $137 | +$59 |
| Transportation | $36 | $63 | $27 |
| Utilities | $98 | $69 | +$29 |
| Other / Misc | $111 | $131 | $20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$4,227
per month
You'd need $4,227/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Chennai.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Chennai on $1,500/month?
Living in Chennai on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$742 to rent, $317 to groceries, $196 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Chennai or Stockholm cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Chennai worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$4,227/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.