City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $989 | $1,162 | $173 |
| Groceries | $423 | $304 | +$119 |
| Dining Out | $261 | $183 | +$78 |
| Transportation | $48 | $84 | $36 |
| Utilities | $131 | $92 | +$39 |
| Other / Misc | $148 | $175 | $27 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$2,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$5,635
per month
You'd need $5,635/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $2,000/month?
In Stockholm, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,162 rent, $304 groceries, $183 dining.
Is Chennai or Stockholm cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Chennai worth in Stockholm?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$5,635/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.