City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Milan — 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.
Milan
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 57 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Milan.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Milan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $861 | $94 |
| Groceries | $249 | $209 | +$40 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $142 | +$31 |
| Transportation | $35 | $24 | +$11 |
| Utilities | $162 | $135 | +$27 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $129 | $15 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Milan equivalent
$2,026
per month
You'd need $2,026/mo in Milan to match $1,500/mo in Antwerp.
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 Milan on $1,500/month?
In Milan, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $861 rent, $209 groceries, $142 dining.
Is Antwerp or Milan cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Milan 57 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Milan?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$2,026/mo in Milan using COL adjustment.