City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Madrid — 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.
Madrid
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 42.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Madrid.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Madrid | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $856 | $255 |
| Groceries | $428 | $226 | +$202 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $155 | +$68 |
| Transportation | $45 | $28 | +$17 |
| Utilities | $113 | $107 | +$6 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $128 | $38 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Madrid equivalent
$2,361
per month
You'd need $2,361/mo in Madrid 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 Madrid on $1,500/month?
In Madrid, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $856 rent, $226 groceries, $155 dining.
Is Jeddah or Madrid cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Madrid 42.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Madrid?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,361/mo in Madrid using COL adjustment.