City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Jeddah — 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.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $601 | +$166 |
| Groceries | $249 | $428 | $179 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $223 | $50 |
| Transportation | $35 | $45 | $10 |
| Utilities | $162 | $113 | +$49 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $90 | +$24 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$960
per month
Only $960/mo in Jeddah 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 Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Antwerp or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$960/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.