City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Phuket vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $633 | $767 | $134 |
| Groceries | $479 | $249 | +$230 |
| Dining Out | $100 | $173 | $73 |
| Transportation | $52 | $35 | +$17 |
| Utilities | $140 | $162 | $22 |
| Other / Misc | $96 | $114 | $18 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,500
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$2,864
per month
You'd need $2,864/mo in Antwerp to match $1,500/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,500/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$633 to rent, $479 to groceries, $100 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 Phuket or Antwerp cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Phuket worth in Antwerp?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$2,864/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.