City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Brussels vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brussels | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,119 | $1,162 | $43 |
| Groceries | $290 | $304 | $14 |
| Dining Out | $194 | $183 | +$11 |
| Transportation | $40 | $84 | $44 |
| Utilities | $189 | $92 | +$97 |
| Other / Misc | $168 | $175 | $7 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brussels
$2,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$1,858
per month
Only $1,858/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $2,000/month?
In Stockholm, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,162 rent, $304 groceries, $183 dining.
Is Brussels or Stockholm cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brussels 54.9 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Brussels worth in Stockholm?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Brussels equals ~$1,858/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.