City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Phuket — 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.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $633 | $32 |
| Groceries | $428 | $479 | $51 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $100 | +$123 |
| Transportation | $45 | $52 | $7 |
| Utilities | $113 | $140 | $27 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $96 | $6 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Phuket equivalent
$1,228
per month
Only $1,228/mo in Phuket 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 Phuket on $1,500/month?
In Phuket, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $633 rent, $479 groceries, $100 dining.
Is Jeddah or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Phuket?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$1,228/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.