City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Davao — 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.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $482 | +$285 |
| Groceries | $249 | $548 | $299 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $165 | +$8 |
| Transportation | $35 | $27 | +$8 |
| Utilities | $162 | $206 | $44 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $72 | +$42 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Davao equivalent
$498
per month
Only $498/mo in Davao 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 Davao on $1,500/month?
In Davao, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $482 rent, $548 groceries, $165 dining.
Is Antwerp or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Davao?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$498/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.