City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Lyon — 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.
Lyon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $744 | $143 |
| Groceries | $428 | $283 | +$145 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $168 | +$55 |
| Transportation | $45 | $59 | $14 |
| Utilities | $113 | $136 | $23 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $110 | $20 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Lyon equivalent
$2,239
per month
You'd need $2,239/mo in Lyon 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 Lyon on $1,500/month?
In Lyon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $744 rent, $283 groceries, $168 dining.
Is Jeddah or Lyon cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Lyon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,239/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.