City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Hanoi vs Lisbon — 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.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hanoi | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $701 | $892 | $191 |
| Groceries | $462 | $208 | +$254 |
| Dining Out | $93 | $135 | $42 |
| Transportation | $15 | $34 | $19 |
| Utilities | $124 | $98 | +$26 |
| Other / Misc | $105 | $133 | $28 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hanoi
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$3,650
per month
You'd need $3,650/mo in Lisbon 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 Lisbon on $1,500/month?
In Lisbon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $892 rent, $208 groceries, $135 dining.
Is Hanoi or Lisbon cheaper?
Hanoi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hanoi 18 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Hanoi worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Hanoi equals ~$3,650/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.