City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Marseille — 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.
Marseille
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $728 | $127 |
| Groceries | $428 | $293 | +$135 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $168 | +$55 |
| Transportation | $45 | $61 | $16 |
| Utilities | $113 | $141 | $28 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $109 | $19 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Marseille equivalent
$2,133
per month
You'd need $2,133/mo in Marseille 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 Marseille on $1,500/month?
In Marseille, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $728 rent, $293 groceries, $168 dining.
Is Jeddah or Marseille cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Marseille?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,133/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.