City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,472 | $2,905 | $433 |
| Groceries | $1,057 | $761 | +$296 |
| Dining Out | $654 | $458 | +$196 |
| Transportation | $120 | $209 | $89 |
| Utilities | $327 | $231 | +$96 |
| Other / Misc | $370 | $436 | $66 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$5,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$14,088
per month
You'd need $14,088/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $5,000/month?
In Stockholm, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,905 rent, $761 groceries, $458 dining.
Is Chennai or Stockholm cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Chennai worth in Stockholm?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$14,088/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.