City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Chennai — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Chennai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.1 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Chennai | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,483 | +$260 |
| Groceries | $457 | $634 | $177 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $392 | $117 |
| Transportation | $125 | $72 | +$53 |
| Utilities | $139 | $196 | $57 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $223 | +$38 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Chennai equivalent
$1,065
per month
Only $1,065/mo in Chennai matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,743 to rent, $457 to groceries, $275 to dining.
Can I live in Chennai on $3,000/month?
In Chennai, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,483 rent, $634 groceries, $392 dining.
Is Stockholm or Chennai cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Chennai 18.1 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Chennai?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,065/mo in Chennai using COL adjustment.