City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Graz — 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.
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $680 | +$87 |
| Groceries | $249 | $347 | $98 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $169 | +$4 |
| Transportation | $35 | $44 | $9 |
| Utilities | $162 | $159 | +$3 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $101 | +$13 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Graz equivalent
$1,400
per month
Only $1,400/mo in Graz 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 Graz on $1,500/month?
In Graz, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $680 rent, $347 groceries, $169 dining.
Is Antwerp or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Graz?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,400/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.