City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Edinburgh vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $732 | $767 | $35 |
| Groceries | $249 | $249 | $0 |
| Dining Out | $191 | $173 | +$18 |
| Transportation | $66 | $35 | +$31 |
| Utilities | $152 | $162 | $10 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $114 | $4 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$1,500
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$1,571
per month
You'd need $1,571/mo in Antwerp to match $1,500/mo in Edinburgh.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$732 to rent, $249 to groceries, $191 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 Edinburgh or Antwerp cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Edinburgh worth in Antwerp?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$1,571/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.