City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Barcelona — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Barcelona
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 44.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Barcelona.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Barcelona | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $864 | $263 |
| Groceries | $428 | $224 | +$204 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $148 | +$75 |
| Transportation | $45 | $29 | +$16 |
| Utilities | $113 | $106 | +$7 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $129 | $39 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Barcelona equivalent
$2,461
per month
You'd need $2,461/mo in Barcelona to match $1,500/mo in Jeddah.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $1,500/month?
Living in Jeddah on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$601 to rent, $428 to groceries, $223 to dining.
Can I live in Barcelona on $1,500/month?
In Barcelona, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $864 rent, $224 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Jeddah or Barcelona cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Barcelona 44.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Barcelona?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,461/mo in Barcelona using COL adjustment.