City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Ankara vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Ankara
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Ankara.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Ankara | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $623 | $601 | +$22 |
| Groceries | $425 | $428 | $3 |
| Dining Out | $215 | $223 | $8 |
| Transportation | $42 | $45 | $3 |
| Utilities | $102 | $113 | $11 |
| Other / Misc | $93 | $90 | +$3 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Ankara
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,910
per month
You'd need $1,910/mo in Jeddah to match $1,500/mo in Ankara.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Ankara on $1,500/month?
Living in Ankara on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$623 to rent, $425 to groceries, $215 to dining.
Can I live in Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Ankara or Jeddah cheaper?
Ankara is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Ankara 21.2 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Ankara worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Ankara equals ~$1,910/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.