City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Florence — 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.
Florence
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 45.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Florence.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Florence | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $821 | $220 |
| Groceries | $428 | $231 | +$197 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $151 | +$72 |
| Transportation | $45 | $26 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $113 | $148 | $35 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $123 | $33 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Florence equivalent
$2,517
per month
You'd need $2,517/mo in Florence 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 Florence on $1,500/month?
In Florence, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $821 rent, $231 groceries, $151 dining.
Is Jeddah or Florence cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Florence 45.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Florence?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,517/mo in Florence using COL adjustment.