City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Malmö vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Malmö
Moderate
COL+Rent: 35.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Malmö.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Malmö | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $754 | $601 | +$153 |
| Groceries | $291 | $428 | $137 |
| Dining Out | $174 | $223 | $49 |
| Transportation | $79 | $45 | +$34 |
| Utilities | $88 | $113 | $25 |
| Other / Misc | $114 | $90 | +$24 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Malmö
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,154
per month
Only $1,154/mo in Jeddah matches $1,500/mo in Malmö — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Malmö on $1,500/month?
Living in Malmö on $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$754 to rent, $291 to groceries, $174 to dining.
Can I live in Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Malmö or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Malmö 35.1 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Malmö worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Malmö equals ~$1,154/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.