City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Antwerp
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,533 | +$210 |
| Groceries | $457 | $497 | $40 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $345 | $70 |
| Transportation | $125 | $69 | +$56 |
| Utilities | $139 | $325 | $186 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $231 | +$30 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$2,482
per month
Only $2,482/mo in Antwerp matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,743 to rent, $457 to groceries, $275 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $3,000/month?
In Antwerp, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,533 rent, $497 groceries, $345 dining.
Is Stockholm or Antwerp cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Antwerp?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,482/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.