City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Brussels vs Delhi — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Brussels
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Brussels.
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brussels | Delhi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $839 | $768 | +$71 |
| Groceries | $217 | $293 | $76 |
| Dining Out | $146 | $199 | $53 |
| Transportation | $30 | $33 | $3 |
| Utilities | $142 | $91 | +$51 |
| Other / Misc | $126 | $116 | +$10 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brussels
$1,500
per month
Delhi equivalent
$563
per month
Only $563/mo in Delhi matches $1,500/mo in Brussels — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Brussels on $1,500/month?
Living in Brussels on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$839 to rent, $217 to groceries, $146 to dining.
Can I live in Delhi on $1,500/month?
In Delhi, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $768 rent, $293 groceries, $199 dining.
Is Brussels or Delhi cheaper?
Delhi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brussels 54.9 vs Delhi 20.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Brussels worth in Delhi?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Brussels equals ~$563/mo in Delhi using COL adjustment.