City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Bergen — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Bergen
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Bergen.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Bergen | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $727 | +$40 |
| Groceries | $249 | $328 | $79 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $179 | $6 |
| Transportation | $35 | $51 | $16 |
| Utilities | $162 | $106 | +$56 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $109 | +$5 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Bergen equivalent
$1,795
per month
You'd need $1,795/mo in Bergen to match $1,500/mo in Antwerp.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Antwerp on $1,500/month?
Living in Antwerp on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$767 to rent, $249 to groceries, $173 to dining.
Can I live in Bergen on $1,500/month?
In Bergen, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $727 rent, $328 groceries, $179 dining.
Is Antwerp or Bergen cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Bergen 50.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Bergen?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,795/mo in Bergen using COL adjustment.