City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Marseille vs Jeddah — 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.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Marseille | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $728 | $601 | +$127 |
| Groceries | $293 | $428 | $135 |
| Dining Out | $168 | $223 | $55 |
| Transportation | $61 | $45 | +$16 |
| Utilities | $141 | $113 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $90 | +$19 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Marseille
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,055
per month
Only $1,055/mo in Jeddah 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 Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Marseille or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Marseille 38.4 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Marseille worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Marseille equals ~$1,055/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.