City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Dammam vs Phuket — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Dammam
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 23.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Dammam.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Dammam | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $575 | $633 | $58 |
| Groceries | $441 | $479 | $38 |
| Dining Out | $235 | $100 | +$135 |
| Transportation | $46 | $52 | $6 |
| Utilities | $116 | $140 | $24 |
| Other / Misc | $87 | $96 | $9 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Dammam
$1,500
per month
Phuket equivalent
$1,399
per month
Only $1,399/mo in Phuket matches $1,500/mo in Dammam — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Dammam on $1,500/month?
Living in Dammam on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$575 to rent, $441 to groceries, $235 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $1,500/month?
In Phuket, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $633 rent, $479 groceries, $100 dining.
Is Dammam or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Dammam 23.7 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Dammam worth in Phuket?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Dammam equals ~$1,399/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.