City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Edinburgh — 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.
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $732 | $131 |
| Groceries | $428 | $249 | +$179 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $191 | +$32 |
| Transportation | $45 | $66 | $21 |
| Utilities | $113 | $152 | $39 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $110 | $20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$2,239
per month
You'd need $2,239/mo in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
In Edinburgh, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $732 rent, $249 groceries, $191 dining.
Is Jeddah or Edinburgh cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Edinburgh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,239/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.