City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Cebu vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $511 | $601 | $90 |
| Groceries | $538 | $428 | +$110 |
| Dining Out | $149 | $223 | $74 |
| Transportation | $25 | $45 | $20 |
| Utilities | $201 | $113 | +$88 |
| Other / Misc | $76 | $90 | $14 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$2,613
per month
You'd need $2,613/mo in Jeddah to match $1,500/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $1,500/month?
Living in Cebu on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$511 to rent, $538 to groceries, $149 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 Cebu or Jeddah cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Cebu worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$2,613/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.