City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Ho Chi Minh City vs Stockholm — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Ho Chi Minh City
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Ho Chi Minh City.
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Ho Chi Minh City | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $764 | $872 | $108 |
| Groceries | $406 | $228 | +$178 |
| Dining Out | $94 | $137 | $43 |
| Transportation | $14 | $63 | $49 |
| Utilities | $108 | $69 | +$39 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $131 | $17 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Ho Chi Minh City
$1,500
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$3,446
per month
You'd need $3,446/mo in Stockholm to match $1,500/mo in Ho Chi Minh City.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Ho Chi Minh City on $1,500/month?
Living in Ho Chi Minh City on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$764 to rent, $406 to groceries, $94 to dining.
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
In Stockholm, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $872 rent, $228 groceries, $137 dining.
Is Ho Chi Minh City or Stockholm cheaper?
Ho Chi Minh City is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Ho Chi Minh City 22.2 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Ho Chi Minh City worth in Stockholm?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Ho Chi Minh City equals ~$3,446/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.