City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Brussels — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Brussels
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,018 | $1,119 | $101 |
| Groceries | $377 | $290 | +$87 |
| Dining Out | $234 | $194 | +$40 |
| Transportation | $104 | $40 | +$64 |
| Utilities | $114 | $189 | $75 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $168 | $15 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$2,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$2,968
per month
You'd need $2,968/mo in Brussels to match $2,000/mo in Gothenburg.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $2,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,018 to rent, $377 to groceries, $234 to dining.
Can I live in Brussels on $2,000/month?
In Brussels, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,119 rent, $290 groceries, $194 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Brussels cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Brussels?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$2,968/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.