City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Brasília — 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.
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Brasília | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $568 | +$199 |
| Groceries | $249 | $427 | $178 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $221 | $48 |
| Transportation | $35 | $88 | $53 |
| Utilities | $162 | $111 | +$51 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $85 | +$29 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Brasília equivalent
$636
per month
Only $636/mo in Brasília matches $1,500/mo in Antwerp — better value.
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 Brasília on $1,500/month?
In Brasília, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $568 rent, $427 groceries, $221 dining.
Is Antwerp or Brasília cheaper?
Brasília is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Brasília 17.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Brasília?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$636/mo in Brasília using COL adjustment.