City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Brussels
Moderate
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,527 | $1,678 | $151 |
| Groceries | $566 | $435 | +$131 |
| Dining Out | $351 | $292 | +$59 |
| Transportation | $157 | $61 | +$96 |
| Utilities | $171 | $283 | $112 |
| Other / Misc | $228 | $251 | $23 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$3,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$4,451
per month
You'd need $4,451/mo in Brussels to match $3,000/mo in Gothenburg.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,527 to rent, $566 to groceries, $351 to dining.
Can I live in Brussels on $3,000/month?
In Brussels, $3,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,678 rent, $435 groceries, $292 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Brussels cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Brussels?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$4,451/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.