City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Dublin — 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.
Dublin
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 77.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Dublin.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Dublin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $984 | $217 |
| Groceries | $249 | $148 | +$101 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $101 | +$72 |
| Transportation | $35 | $40 | $5 |
| Utilities | $162 | $79 | +$83 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $148 | $34 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Dublin equivalent
$2,755
per month
You'd need $2,755/mo in Dublin 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 Dublin on $1,500/month?
In Dublin, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $984 rent, $148 groceries, $101 dining.
Is Antwerp or Dublin cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Dublin 77.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Dublin?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$2,755/mo in Dublin using COL adjustment.