City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Wellington vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Wellington.
Antwerp
Moderate
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,107 | $1,022 | +$85 |
| Groceries | $337 | $332 | +$5 |
| Dining Out | $180 | $230 | $50 |
| Transportation | $93 | $46 | +$47 |
| Utilities | $118 | $217 | $99 |
| Other / Misc | $165 | $153 | +$12 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$2,000
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$1,658
per month
Only $1,658/mo in Antwerp matches $2,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $2,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,107 to rent, $337 to groceries, $180 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $2,000/month?
In Antwerp, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,022 rent, $332 groceries, $230 dining.
Is Wellington or Antwerp cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wellington worth in Antwerp?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$1,658/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.