City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Lisbon vs Hanoi — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Hanoi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hanoi.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Hanoi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $892 | $701 | +$191 |
| Groceries | $208 | $462 | $254 |
| Dining Out | $135 | $93 | +$42 |
| Transportation | $34 | $15 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $98 | $124 | $26 |
| Other / Misc | $133 | $105 | +$28 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,500
per month
Hanoi equivalent
$616
per month
Only $616/mo in Hanoi matches $1,500/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,500/month?
Living in Lisbon on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$892 to rent, $208 to groceries, $135 to dining.
Can I live in Hanoi on $1,500/month?
In Hanoi, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $701 rent, $462 groceries, $93 dining.
Is Lisbon or Hanoi cheaper?
Hanoi is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Hanoi 18 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Lisbon worth in Hanoi?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$616/mo in Hanoi using COL adjustment.