City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Stockholm vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Antwerp
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $581 | $511 | +$70 |
| Groceries | $152 | $166 | $14 |
| Dining Out | $92 | $115 | $23 |
| Transportation | $42 | $23 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $46 | $108 | $62 |
| Other / Misc | $87 | $77 | +$10 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$1,000
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$827
per month
Only $827/mo in Antwerp matches $1,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$581 to rent, $152 to groceries, $92 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $1,000/month?
In Antwerp, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $511 rent, $166 groceries, $115 dining.
Is Stockholm or Antwerp cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Antwerp?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$827/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.