City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Tokyo vs Brussels — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Brussels
Moderate
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,450 | $1,678 | $228 |
| Groceries | $631 | $435 | +$196 |
| Dining Out | $214 | $292 | $78 |
| Transportation | $127 | $61 | +$66 |
| Utilities | $360 | $283 | +$77 |
| Other / Misc | $218 | $251 | $33 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$3,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$3,969
per month
You'd need $3,969/mo in Brussels to match $3,000/mo in Tokyo.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $3,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,450 to rent, $631 to groceries, $214 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 Tokyo or Brussels cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Brussels?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$3,969/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.