City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Brussels — 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.
Brussels
Moderate
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,678 | +$65 |
| Groceries | $457 | $435 | +$22 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $292 | $17 |
| Transportation | $125 | $61 | +$64 |
| Utilities | $139 | $283 | $144 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $251 | +$10 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$3,229
per month
You'd need $3,229/mo in Brussels to match $3,000/mo in Stockholm.
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 Brussels on $3,000/month?
In Brussels, $3,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,678 rent, $435 groceries, $292 dining.
Is Stockholm or Brussels cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Brussels?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$3,229/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.