City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Dammam — 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.
Dammam
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 23.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Dammam.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Dammam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $575 | +$26 |
| Groceries | $428 | $441 | $13 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $235 | $12 |
| Transportation | $45 | $46 | $1 |
| Utilities | $113 | $116 | $3 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $87 | +$3 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Dammam equivalent
$1,317
per month
Only $1,317/mo in Dammam matches $1,500/mo in Jeddah — better value.
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 Dammam on $1,500/month?
In Dammam, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $575 rent, $441 groceries, $235 dining.
Is Jeddah or Dammam cheaper?
Dammam is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Dammam 23.7 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Dammam?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$1,317/mo in Dammam using COL adjustment.