City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Bangkok vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangkok | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $725 | $601 | +$124 |
| Groceries | $409 | $428 | $19 |
| Dining Out | $93 | $223 | $130 |
| Transportation | $45 | $45 | $0 |
| Utilities | $120 | $113 | +$7 |
| Other / Misc | $108 | $90 | +$18 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangkok
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,216
per month
Only $1,216/mo in Jeddah matches $1,500/mo in Bangkok — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangkok on $1,500/month?
Living in Bangkok on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$725 to rent, $409 to groceries, $93 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 Bangkok or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangkok 33.3 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Bangkok worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Bangkok equals ~$1,216/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.