City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Brussels vs The Hague — 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.
The Hague
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in The Hague.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brussels | The Hague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,119 | $1,147 | $28 |
| Groceries | $290 | $265 | +$25 |
| Dining Out | $194 | $190 | +$4 |
| Transportation | $40 | $77 | $37 |
| Utilities | $189 | $149 | +$40 |
| Other / Misc | $168 | $172 | $4 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brussels
$2,000
per month
The Hague equivalent
$1,854
per month
Only $1,854/mo in The Hague 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 The Hague on $2,000/month?
In The Hague, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,147 rent, $265 groceries, $190 dining.
Is Brussels or The Hague cheaper?
The Hague is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brussels 54.9 vs The Hague 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Brussels worth in The Hague?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Brussels equals ~$1,854/mo in The Hague using COL adjustment.