City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Mexico City — 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.
Mexico City
Moderate
COL+Rent: 34.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Mexico City.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $841 | $240 |
| Groceries | $428 | $279 | +$149 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $159 | +$64 |
| Transportation | $45 | $29 | +$16 |
| Utilities | $113 | $65 | +$48 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $127 | $37 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Mexico City equivalent
$1,933
per month
You'd need $1,933/mo in Mexico City 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 Mexico City on $1,500/month?
In Mexico City, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $841 rent, $279 groceries, $159 dining.
Is Jeddah or Mexico City cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Mexico City 34.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Mexico City?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$1,933/mo in Mexico City using COL adjustment.