City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Heraklion — 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.
Heraklion
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 26.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Heraklion.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Heraklion | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $461 | +$306 |
| Groceries | $249 | $412 | $163 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $307 | $134 |
| Transportation | $35 | $40 | $5 |
| Utilities | $162 | $211 | $49 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $69 | +$45 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Heraklion equivalent
$938
per month
Only $938/mo in Heraklion 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 Heraklion on $1,500/month?
In Heraklion, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $461 rent, $412 groceries, $307 dining.
Is Antwerp or Heraklion cheaper?
Heraklion is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Heraklion 26.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Heraklion?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$938/mo in Heraklion using COL adjustment.