City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $767 | $166 |
| Groceries | $428 | $249 | +$179 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $173 | +$50 |
| Transportation | $45 | $35 | +$10 |
| Utilities | $113 | $162 | $49 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $114 | $24 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$2,344
per month
You'd need $2,344/mo in Antwerp to match $1,500/mo in Jeddah.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $1,500/month?
Living in Jeddah on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$601 to rent, $428 to groceries, $223 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 Jeddah or Antwerp cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Antwerp?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,344/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.