City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lyon vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lyon.
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $744 | $767 | $23 |
| Groceries | $283 | $249 | +$34 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $173 | $5 |
| Transportation | $59 | $35 | +$24 |
| Utilities | $136 | $162 | $26 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $114 | $4 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$1,500
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$1,571
per month
You'd need $1,571/mo in Antwerp to match $1,500/mo in Lyon.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $1,500/month?
Living in Lyon on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$744 to rent, $283 to groceries, $168 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 Lyon or Antwerp cheaper?
Lyon is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lyon worth in Antwerp?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,571/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.