City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Edinburgh vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $732 | $601 | +$131 |
| Groceries | $249 | $428 | $179 |
| Dining Out | $191 | $223 | $32 |
| Transportation | $66 | $45 | +$21 |
| Utilities | $152 | $113 | +$39 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $90 | +$20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,005
per month
Only $1,005/mo in Jeddah matches $1,500/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$732 to rent, $249 to groceries, $191 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 Edinburgh or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Edinburgh worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$1,005/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.