City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Graz — 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.
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $680 | $79 |
| Groceries | $428 | $347 | +$81 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $169 | +$54 |
| Transportation | $45 | $44 | +$1 |
| Utilities | $113 | $159 | $46 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $101 | $11 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Graz equivalent
$2,189
per month
You'd need $2,189/mo in Graz 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 Graz on $1,500/month?
In Graz, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $680 rent, $347 groceries, $169 dining.
Is Jeddah or Graz cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Graz?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,189/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.