City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $872 | $105 |
| Groceries | $249 | $228 | +$21 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $137 | +$36 |
| Transportation | $35 | $63 | $28 |
| Utilities | $162 | $69 | +$93 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $131 | $17 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$1,813
per month
You'd need $1,813/mo in Stockholm 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 Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Antwerp or Stockholm cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$1,813/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.