City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Hyderabad vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Hyderabad
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hyderabad | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $753 | $872 | $119 |
| Groceries | $314 | $228 | +$86 |
| Dining Out | $188 | $137 | +$51 |
| Transportation | $35 | $63 | $28 |
| Utilities | $97 | $69 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $113 | $131 | $18 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hyderabad
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$4,069
per month
You'd need $4,069/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Hyderabad.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hyderabad on $1,500/month?
Living in Hyderabad on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$753 to rent, $314 to groceries, $188 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 Hyderabad or Stockholm cheaper?
Hyderabad is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hyderabad 18.8 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Hyderabad worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Hyderabad equals ~$4,069/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.