City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Gothenburg — 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.
Gothenburg
Moderate
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $763 | +$4 |
| Groceries | $249 | $283 | $34 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $175 | $2 |
| Transportation | $35 | $78 | $43 |
| Utilities | $162 | $86 | +$76 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $115 | $1 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,315
per month
Only $1,315/mo in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg on $1,500/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $763 rent, $283 groceries, $175 dining.
Is Antwerp or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Gothenburg?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,315/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.