City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Hyderabad vs Brussels — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Hyderabad
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Brussels
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 54.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Brussels.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hyderabad | Brussels | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $753 | $839 | $86 |
| Groceries | $314 | $217 | +$97 |
| Dining Out | $188 | $146 | +$42 |
| Transportation | $35 | $30 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $97 | $142 | $45 |
| Other / Misc | $113 | $126 | $13 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hyderabad
$1,500
per month
Brussels equivalent
$4,380
per month
You'd need $4,380/mo in Brussels to match $1,500/mo in Hyderabad.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hyderabad on $1,500/month?
Living in Hyderabad on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$753 to rent, $314 to groceries, $188 to dining.
Can I live in Brussels on $1,500/month?
In Brussels, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $839 rent, $217 groceries, $146 dining.
Is Hyderabad or Brussels cheaper?
Hyderabad is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hyderabad 18.8 vs Brussels 54.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Hyderabad worth in Brussels?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Hyderabad equals ~$4,380/mo in Brussels using COL adjustment.