City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Manila vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Manila
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Manila.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Manila | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $609 | $601 | +$8 |
| Groceries | $461 | $428 | +$33 |
| Dining Out | $144 | $223 | $79 |
| Transportation | $22 | $45 | $23 |
| Utilities | $172 | $113 | +$59 |
| Other / Misc | $92 | $90 | +$2 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Manila
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,858
per month
You'd need $1,858/mo in Jeddah to match $1,500/mo in Manila.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Manila on $1,500/month?
Living in Manila on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$609 to rent, $461 to groceries, $144 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 Manila or Jeddah cheaper?
Manila is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Manila 21.8 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Manila worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Manila equals ~$1,858/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.