City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Brussels — 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.
Brussels
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $1,119 | +$43 |
| Groceries | $304 | $290 | +$14 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $194 | $11 |
| Transportation | $84 | $40 | +$44 |
| Utilities | $92 | $189 | $97 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $168 | +$7 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$2,153
per month
You'd need $2,153/mo in Brussels to match $2,000/mo in Stockholm.
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 Brussels on $2,000/month?
In Brussels, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,119 rent, $290 groceries, $194 dining.
Is Stockholm or Brussels cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Brussels?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$2,153/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.