City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Brussels
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,545 | $2,797 | $252 |
| Groceries | $943 | $725 | +$218 |
| Dining Out | $584 | $486 | +$98 |
| Transportation | $261 | $101 | +$160 |
| Utilities | $285 | $472 | $187 |
| Other / Misc | $382 | $419 | $37 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$5,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$7,419
per month
You'd need $7,419/mo in Brussels to match $5,000/mo in Gothenburg.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,545 to rent, $943 to groceries, $584 to dining.
Can I live in Brussels on $5,000/month?
In Brussels, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,797 rent, $725 groceries, $486 dining.
Is Gothenburg or Brussels cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Brussels?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$7,419/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.