City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Barcelona vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Barcelona
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 44.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Barcelona.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Barcelona | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $864 | $601 | +$263 |
| Groceries | $224 | $428 | $204 |
| Dining Out | $148 | $223 | $75 |
| Transportation | $29 | $45 | $16 |
| Utilities | $106 | $113 | $7 |
| Other / Misc | $129 | $90 | +$39 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Barcelona
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$914
per month
Only $914/mo in Jeddah matches $1,500/mo in Barcelona — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Barcelona on $1,500/month?
Living in Barcelona on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$864 to rent, $224 to groceries, $148 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 Barcelona or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Barcelona 44.3 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Barcelona worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Barcelona equals ~$914/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.