City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Montreal — 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.
Montreal
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 44.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Montreal.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Montreal | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $856 | $89 |
| Groceries | $249 | $231 | +$18 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $142 | +$31 |
| Transportation | $35 | $52 | $17 |
| Utilities | $162 | $90 | +$72 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $129 | $15 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Montreal equivalent
$1,582
per month
You'd need $1,582/mo in Montreal 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 Montreal on $1,500/month?
In Montreal, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $856 rent, $231 groceries, $142 dining.
Is Antwerp or Montreal cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Montreal 44.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Montreal?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,582/mo in Montreal using COL adjustment.