City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,483 | $1,743 | $260 |
| Groceries | $634 | $457 | +$177 |
| Dining Out | $392 | $275 | +$117 |
| Transportation | $72 | $125 | $53 |
| Utilities | $196 | $139 | +$57 |
| Other / Misc | $223 | $261 | $38 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$3,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$8,453
per month
You'd need $8,453/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $3,000/month?
In Stockholm, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,743 rent, $457 groceries, $275 dining.
Is Chennai or Stockholm cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Chennai worth in Stockholm?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$8,453/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.