City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Marseille vs Ankara — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Marseille
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Marseille.
Ankara
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Ankara.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Marseille | Ankara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $728 | $623 | +$105 |
| Groceries | $293 | $425 | $132 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $215 | $47 |
| Transportation | $61 | $42 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $141 | $102 | +$39 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $93 | +$16 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Marseille
$1,500
per month
Ankara equivalent
$828
per month
Only $828/mo in Ankara matches $1,500/mo in Marseille — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Marseille on $1,500/month?
Living in Marseille on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$728 to rent, $293 to groceries, $168 to dining.
Can I live in Ankara on $1,500/month?
In Ankara, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $623 rent, $425 groceries, $215 dining.
Is Marseille or Ankara cheaper?
Ankara is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Marseille 38.4 vs Ankara 21.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Marseille worth in Ankara?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Marseille equals ~$828/mo in Ankara using COL adjustment.