City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Phuket vs Dammam — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Dammam
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 23.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Dammam.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Dammam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $633 | $575 | +$58 |
| Groceries | $479 | $441 | +$38 |
| Dining Out | $100 | $235 | $135 |
| Transportation | $52 | $46 | +$6 |
| Utilities | $140 | $116 | +$24 |
| Other / Misc | $96 | $87 | +$9 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,500
per month
Dammam equivalent
$1,609
per month
You'd need $1,609/mo in Dammam to match $1,500/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,500/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$633 to rent, $479 to groceries, $100 to dining.
Can I live in Dammam on $1,500/month?
In Dammam, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $575 rent, $441 groceries, $235 dining.
Is Phuket or Dammam cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Dammam 23.7 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Phuket worth in Dammam?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$1,609/mo in Dammam using COL adjustment.