City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Antwerp
Moderate
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $1,022 | +$140 |
| Groceries | $304 | $332 | $28 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $230 | $47 |
| Transportation | $84 | $46 | +$38 |
| Utilities | $92 | $217 | $125 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $153 | +$22 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$1,655
per month
Only $1,655/mo in Antwerp matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $2,000/month?
In Antwerp, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,022 rent, $332 groceries, $230 dining.
Is Stockholm or Antwerp cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Antwerp?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,655/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.