City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Hanoi vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Hanoi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hanoi.
Gothenburg
Moderate
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hanoi | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $701 | $763 | $62 |
| Groceries | $462 | $283 | +$179 |
| Dining Out | $93 | $175 | $82 |
| Transportation | $15 | $78 | $63 |
| Utilities | $124 | $86 | +$38 |
| Other / Misc | $105 | $115 | $10 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hanoi
$1,500
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$3,083
per month
You'd need $3,083/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,500/mo in Hanoi.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hanoi on $1,500/month?
Living in Hanoi on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$701 to rent, $462 to groceries, $93 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,500/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $763 rent, $283 groceries, $175 dining.
Is Hanoi or Gothenburg cheaper?
Hanoi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hanoi 18 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Hanoi worth in Gothenburg?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Hanoi equals ~$3,083/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.