City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Singapore — 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.
Singapore
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 77.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Singapore.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $1,039 | $438 |
| Groceries | $428 | $158 | +$270 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $51 | +$172 |
| Transportation | $45 | $33 | +$12 |
| Utilities | $113 | $64 | +$49 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $155 | $65 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Singapore equivalent
$4,300
per month
You'd need $4,300/mo in Singapore 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 Singapore on $1,500/month?
In Singapore, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $1,039 rent, $158 groceries, $51 dining.
Is Jeddah or Singapore cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Singapore 77.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Singapore?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$4,300/mo in Singapore using COL adjustment.