City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Chennai vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Chennai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chennai.
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chennai | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $742 | $767 | $25 |
| Groceries | $317 | $249 | +$68 |
| Dining Out | $196 | $173 | +$23 |
| Transportation | $36 | $35 | +$1 |
| Utilities | $98 | $162 | $64 |
| Other / Misc | $111 | $114 | $3 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chennai
$1,500
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$3,497
per month
You'd need $3,497/mo in Antwerp to match $1,500/mo in Chennai.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Chennai on $1,500/month?
Living in Chennai on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$742 to rent, $317 to groceries, $196 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $1,500/month?
In Antwerp, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $767 rent, $249 groceries, $173 dining.
Is Chennai or Antwerp cheaper?
Chennai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chennai 18.1 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Chennai worth in Antwerp?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Chennai equals ~$3,497/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.