City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Medellín vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Medellín
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 19.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Medellín.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Medellín | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $617 | $601 | +$16 |
| Groceries | $445 | $428 | +$17 |
| Dining Out | $189 | $223 | $34 |
| Transportation | $61 | $45 | +$16 |
| Utilities | $97 | $113 | $16 |
| Other / Misc | $91 | $90 | +$1 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Medellín
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$2,120
per month
You'd need $2,120/mo in Jeddah to match $1,500/mo in Medellín.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Medellín on $1,500/month?
Living in Medellín on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$617 to rent, $445 to groceries, $189 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 Medellín or Jeddah cheaper?
Medellín is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Medellín 19.1 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Medellín worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Medellín equals ~$2,120/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.