City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Tokyo vs Vienna — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Tokyo.
Vienna
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 55.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Vienna.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Vienna | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $725 | $760 | $35 |
| Groceries | $316 | $301 | +$15 |
| Dining Out | $107 | $148 | $41 |
| Transportation | $63 | $38 | +$25 |
| Utilities | $180 | $138 | +$42 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $115 | $6 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$1,500
per month
Vienna equivalent
$1,999
per month
You'd need $1,999/mo in Vienna to match $1,500/mo in Tokyo.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $1,500/month?
Living in Tokyo on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$725 to rent, $316 to groceries, $107 to dining.
Can I live in Vienna on $1,500/month?
In Vienna, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $760 rent, $301 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Tokyo or Vienna cheaper?
Tokyo is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Vienna 55.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Tokyo worth in Vienna?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$1,999/mo in Vienna using COL adjustment.