City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Brussels vs Aarhus — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Brussels
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Brussels.
Aarhus
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 45.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Aarhus.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brussels | Aarhus | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,119 | $926 | +$193 |
| Groceries | $290 | $412 | $122 |
| Dining Out | $194 | $305 | $111 |
| Transportation | $40 | $54 | $14 |
| Utilities | $189 | $164 | +$25 |
| Other / Misc | $168 | $139 | +$29 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brussels
$2,000
per month
Aarhus equivalent
$1,643
per month
Only $1,643/mo in Aarhus matches $2,000/mo in Brussels — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Brussels on $2,000/month?
Living in Brussels on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,119 to rent, $290 to groceries, $194 to dining.
Can I live in Aarhus on $2,000/month?
In Aarhus, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $926 rent, $412 groceries, $305 dining.
Is Brussels or Aarhus cheaper?
Aarhus is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brussels 54.9 vs Aarhus 45.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Brussels worth in Aarhus?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Brussels equals ~$1,643/mo in Aarhus using COL adjustment.