City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Stockholm vs Ho Chi Minh City — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Ho Chi Minh City
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Ho Chi Minh City.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $872 | $764 | +$108 |
| Groceries | $228 | $406 | $178 |
| Dining Out | $137 | $94 | +$43 |
| Transportation | $63 | $14 | +$49 |
| Utilities | $69 | $108 | $39 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $114 | +$17 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$1,500
per month
Ho Chi Minh City equivalent
$653
per month
Only $653/mo in Ho Chi Minh City matches $1,500/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
Living in Stockholm on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$872 to rent, $228 to groceries, $137 to dining.
Can I live in Ho Chi Minh City on $1,500/month?
In Ho Chi Minh City, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $764 rent, $406 groceries, $94 dining.
Is Stockholm or Ho Chi Minh City cheaper?
Ho Chi Minh City is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Ho Chi Minh City 22.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Stockholm worth in Ho Chi Minh City?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$653/mo in Ho Chi Minh City using COL adjustment.