City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Osaka vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Osaka
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 28.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Osaka | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $620 | $601 | +$19 |
| Groceries | $377 | $428 | $51 |
| Dining Out | $119 | $223 | $104 |
| Transportation | $76 | $45 | +$31 |
| Utilities | $215 | $113 | +$102 |
| Other / Misc | $93 | $90 | +$3 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Osaka
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,401
per month
Only $1,401/mo in Jeddah matches $1,500/mo in Osaka — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Osaka on $1,500/month?
Living in Osaka on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$620 to rent, $377 to groceries, $119 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 Osaka or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Osaka 28.9 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Osaka worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Osaka equals ~$1,401/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.