City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Rome vs The Hague — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Rome.
The Hague
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in The Hague.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | The Hague | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $832 | $860 | $28 |
| Groceries | $226 | $199 | +$27 |
| Dining Out | $148 | $142 | +$6 |
| Transportation | $25 | $58 | $33 |
| Utilities | $145 | $112 | +$33 |
| Other / Misc | $124 | $129 | $5 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$1,500
per month
The Hague equivalent
$1,571
per month
You'd need $1,571/mo in The Hague to match $1,500/mo in Rome.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $1,500/month?
Living in Rome on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$832 to rent, $226 to groceries, $148 to dining.
Can I live in The Hague on $1,500/month?
In The Hague, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $860 rent, $199 groceries, $142 dining.
Is Rome or The Hague cheaper?
Rome is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs The Hague 50.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Rome worth in The Hague?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$1,571/mo in The Hague using COL adjustment.