City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Edinburgh — 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.
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $732 | +$35 |
| Groceries | $249 | $249 | $0 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $191 | $18 |
| Transportation | $35 | $66 | $31 |
| Utilities | $162 | $152 | +$10 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $110 | +$4 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$1,432
per month
Only $1,432/mo in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
In Edinburgh, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $732 rent, $249 groceries, $191 dining.
Is Antwerp or Edinburgh cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Edinburgh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,432/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.