City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Antwerp vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Antwerp
Moderate
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Antwerp.
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,022 | $906 | +$116 |
| Groceries | $332 | $462 | $130 |
| Dining Out | $230 | $225 | +$5 |
| Transportation | $46 | $59 | $13 |
| Utilities | $217 | $212 | +$5 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $136 | +$17 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$2,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$1,867
per month
Only $1,867/mo in Graz matches $2,000/mo in Antwerp — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Antwerp on $2,000/month?
Living in Antwerp on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$1,022 to rent, $332 to groceries, $230 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $2,000/month?
In Graz, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $906 rent, $462 groceries, $225 dining.
Is Antwerp or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Antwerp worth in Graz?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,867/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.