City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Brussels
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,797 | +$108 |
| Groceries | $761 | $725 | +$36 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $486 | $28 |
| Transportation | $209 | $101 | +$108 |
| Utilities | $231 | $472 | $241 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $419 | +$17 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$5,382
per month
You'd need $5,382/mo in Brussels to match $5,000/mo in Stockholm.
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 Brussels on $5,000/month?
In Brussels, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,797 rent, $725 groceries, $486 dining.
Is Stockholm or Brussels cheaper?
Stockholm is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Brussels?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$5,382/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.