City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Turin — 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.
Turin
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 36.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Turin.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Turin | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $748 | $147 |
| Groceries | $428 | $264 | +$164 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $177 | +$46 |
| Transportation | $45 | $30 | +$15 |
| Utilities | $113 | $169 | $56 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $112 | $22 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Turin equivalent
$2,033
per month
You'd need $2,033/mo in Turin 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 Turin on $1,500/month?
In Turin, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $748 rent, $264 groceries, $177 dining.
Is Jeddah or Turin cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Turin 36.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Turin?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,033/mo in Turin using COL adjustment.