City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Calgary — 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.
Calgary
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 47.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Calgary.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Calgary | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $857 | $90 |
| Groceries | $249 | $228 | +$21 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $147 | +$26 |
| Transportation | $35 | $51 | $16 |
| Utilities | $162 | $88 | +$74 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $129 | $15 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Calgary equivalent
$1,695
per month
You'd need $1,695/mo in Calgary 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 Calgary on $1,500/month?
In Calgary, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $857 rent, $228 groceries, $147 dining.
Is Antwerp or Calgary cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Calgary 47.7 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Calgary?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,695/mo in Calgary using COL adjustment.