City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Basel — 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.
Basel
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 85.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Basel.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Basel | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $830 | $229 |
| Groceries | $428 | $268 | +$160 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $158 | +$65 |
| Transportation | $45 | $34 | +$11 |
| Utilities | $113 | $86 | +$27 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $124 | $34 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Basel equivalent
$4,772
per month
You'd need $4,772/mo in Basel 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 Basel on $1,500/month?
In Basel, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $830 rent, $268 groceries, $158 dining.
Is Jeddah or Basel cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Basel 85.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Basel?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$4,772/mo in Basel using COL adjustment.