City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Wellington vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Wellington.
Antwerp
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $830 | $767 | +$63 |
| Groceries | $253 | $249 | +$4 |
| Dining Out | $135 | $173 | $38 |
| Transportation | $69 | $35 | +$34 |
| Utilities | $88 | $162 | $74 |
| Other / Misc | $125 | $114 | +$11 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$1,500
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$1,244
per month
Only $1,244/mo in Antwerp matches $1,500/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $1,500/month?
Living in Wellington on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$830 to rent, $253 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 Wellington or Antwerp cheaper?
Antwerp is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Wellington worth in Antwerp?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$1,244/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.