City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lisbon vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $892 | $767 | +$125 |
| Groceries | $208 | $249 | $41 |
| Dining Out | $135 | $173 | $38 |
| Transportation | $34 | $35 | $1 |
| Utilities | $98 | $162 | $64 |
| Other / Misc | $133 | $114 | +$19 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,500
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$1,445
per month
Only $1,445/mo in Antwerp matches $1,500/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,500/month?
Living in Lisbon on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$892 to rent, $208 to groceries, $135 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 Lisbon or Antwerp cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lisbon worth in Antwerp?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$1,445/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.