City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Antwerp
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,555 | +$350 |
| Groceries | $761 | $829 | $68 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $575 | $117 |
| Transportation | $209 | $116 | +$93 |
| Utilities | $231 | $541 | $310 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $384 | +$52 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$4,137
per month
Only $4,137/mo in Antwerp matches $5,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,905 to rent, $761 to groceries, $458 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $5,000/month?
In Antwerp, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,555 rent, $829 groceries, $575 dining.
Is Stockholm or Antwerp cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Antwerp?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$4,137/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.