City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Antwerp vs Thessaloniki — 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.
Thessaloniki
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Thessaloniki.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Thessaloniki | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $767 | $475 | +$292 |
| Groceries | $249 | $403 | $154 |
| Dining Out | $173 | $306 | $133 |
| Transportation | $35 | $39 | $4 |
| Utilities | $162 | $206 | $44 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $71 | +$43 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,500
per month
Thessaloniki equivalent
$981
per month
Only $981/mo in Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki on $1,500/month?
In Thessaloniki, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $475 rent, $403 groceries, $306 dining.
Is Antwerp or Thessaloniki cheaper?
Thessaloniki is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Thessaloniki 27.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Antwerp worth in Thessaloniki?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$981/mo in Thessaloniki using COL adjustment.