City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Medellín — 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.
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Medellín | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $617 | $16 |
| Groceries | $428 | $445 | $17 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $189 | +$34 |
| Transportation | $45 | $61 | $16 |
| Utilities | $113 | $97 | +$16 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $91 | $1 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Medellín equivalent
$1,061
per month
Only $1,061/mo in Medellín 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 Medellín on $1,500/month?
In Medellín, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $617 rent, $445 groceries, $189 dining.
Is Jeddah or Medellín cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Medellín 19.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Medellín?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$1,061/mo in Medellín using COL adjustment.