City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Riyadh — 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.
Riyadh
Moderate
COL+Rent: 31.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Riyadh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Riyadh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $628 | +$139 |
| Groceries | $249 | $408 | $159 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $219 | $46 |
| Transportation | $35 | $43 | $8 |
| Utilities | $162 | $108 | +$54 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $94 | +$20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Riyadh equivalent
$1,113
per month
Only $1,113/mo in Riyadh 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 Riyadh on $1,500/month?
In Riyadh, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $628 rent, $408 groceries, $219 dining.
Is Antwerp or Riyadh cheaper?
Riyadh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Riyadh 31.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Riyadh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,113/mo in Riyadh using COL adjustment.