City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Izmir — 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.
Izmir
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Izmir.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Izmir | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $613 | $12 |
| Groceries | $428 | $441 | $13 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $206 | +$17 |
| Transportation | $45 | $43 | +$2 |
| Utilities | $113 | $105 | +$8 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $92 | $2 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Izmir equivalent
$1,122
per month
Only $1,122/mo in Izmir 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 Izmir on $1,500/month?
In Izmir, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $613 rent, $441 groceries, $206 dining.
Is Jeddah or Izmir cheaper?
Izmir is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Izmir 20.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Izmir?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$1,122/mo in Izmir using COL adjustment.