City Budget Comparison

Can You Live on $1,500/month?

Jeddah vs Dubai — Budget Breakdown

Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026

Feasibility

Comfortable

COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)

$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.

Likely Insufficient

COL+Rent: 64 (NYC=100)

$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Dubai.

Category	Jeddah	Dubai	Diff
Rent (avg 1BR)	$601	$975	$374
Groceries	$428	$165	+$263
Dining Out	$223	$92	+$131
Transportation	$45	$46	$1
Utilities	$113	$76	+$37
Other / Misc	$90	$146	$56
Total	$1,500	$1,500	—

Jeddah

$1,500

per month

Dubai equivalent

$3,556

per month

You'd need $3,556/mo in Dubai to match $1,500/mo in Jeddah.

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 Dubai on $1,500/month?

In Dubai, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $975 rent, $165 groceries, $92 dining.

Is Jeddah or Dubai cheaper?

Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Dubai 64 (NYC=100).

What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Dubai?

$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$3,556/mo in Dubai using COL adjustment.