City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Ho Chi Minh City — 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.
Ho Chi Minh City
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Ho Chi Minh City.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $764 | $163 |
| Groceries | $428 | $406 | +$22 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $94 | +$129 |
| Transportation | $45 | $14 | +$31 |
| Utilities | $113 | $108 | +$5 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $114 | $24 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Ho Chi Minh City equivalent
$1,233
per month
Only $1,233/mo in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City on $1,500/month?
In Ho Chi Minh City, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $764 rent, $406 groceries, $94 dining.
Is Jeddah or Ho Chi Minh City cheaper?
Ho Chi Minh City is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Ho Chi Minh City 22.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Ho Chi Minh City?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$1,233/mo in Ho Chi Minh City using COL adjustment.