City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Rome — 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.
Rome
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Rome.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $832 | $231 |
| Groceries | $428 | $226 | +$202 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $148 | +$75 |
| Transportation | $45 | $25 | +$20 |
| Utilities | $113 | $145 | $32 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $124 | $34 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Rome equivalent
$2,700
per month
You'd need $2,700/mo in Rome 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 Rome on $1,500/month?
In Rome, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $832 rent, $226 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Jeddah or Rome cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Rome 48.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Rome?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,700/mo in Rome using COL adjustment.