City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs New York — 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.
New York
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 82.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in New York.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $942 | $341 |
| Groceries | $428 | $188 | +$240 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $120 | +$103 |
| Transportation | $45 | $33 | +$12 |
| Utilities | $113 | $76 | +$37 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $141 | $51 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
New York equivalent
$4,583
per month
You'd need $4,583/mo in New York 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 New York on $1,500/month?
In New York, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $942 rent, $188 groceries, $120 dining.
Is Jeddah or New York cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs New York 82.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in New York?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$4,583/mo in New York using COL adjustment.