City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Wellington vs Brussels — 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.
Brussels
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,107 | $1,119 | $12 |
| Groceries | $337 | $290 | +$47 |
| Dining Out | $180 | $194 | $14 |
| Transportation | $93 | $40 | +$53 |
| Utilities | $118 | $189 | $71 |
| Other / Misc | $165 | $168 | $3 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$2,000
per month
Brussels equivalent
$2,157
per month
You'd need $2,157/mo in Brussels to match $2,000/mo in Wellington.
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 Brussels on $2,000/month?
In Brussels, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,119 rent, $290 groceries, $194 dining.
Is Wellington or Brussels cheaper?
Wellington is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wellington worth in Brussels?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$2,157/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.