City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Marseille — 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.
Marseille
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $728 | +$39 |
| Groceries | $249 | $293 | $44 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $168 | +$5 |
| Transportation | $35 | $61 | $26 |
| Utilities | $162 | $141 | +$21 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $109 | +$5 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Marseille equivalent
$1,365
per month
Only $1,365/mo in Marseille 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 Marseille on $1,500/month?
In Marseille, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $728 rent, $293 groceries, $168 dining.
Is Antwerp or Marseille cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Marseille?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,365/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.