City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Riyadh vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Riyadh
Moderate
COL+Rent: 31.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Riyadh.
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Riyadh | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $628 | $767 | $139 |
| Groceries | $408 | $249 | +$159 |
| Dining Out | $219 | $173 | +$46 |
| Transportation | $43 | $35 | +$8 |
| Utilities | $108 | $162 | $54 |
| Other / Misc | $94 | $114 | $20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Riyadh
$1,500
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$2,022
per month
You'd need $2,022/mo in Antwerp to match $1,500/mo in Riyadh.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Riyadh on $1,500/month?
Living in Riyadh on $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$628 to rent, $408 to groceries, $219 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 Riyadh or Antwerp cheaper?
Riyadh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Riyadh 31.3 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Riyadh worth in Antwerp?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Riyadh equals ~$2,022/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.