City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Davao vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $482 | $601 | $119 |
| Groceries | $548 | $428 | +$120 |
| Dining Out | $165 | $223 | $58 |
| Transportation | $27 | $45 | $18 |
| Utilities | $206 | $113 | +$93 |
| Other / Misc | $72 | $90 | $18 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$2,893
per month
You'd need $2,893/mo in Jeddah to match $1,500/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $1,500/month?
Living in Davao on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$482 to rent, $548 to groceries, $165 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 Davao or Jeddah cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Davao worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$2,893/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.