City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Phuket vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Jeddah
Moderate
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $422 | $400 | +$22 |
| Groceries | $319 | $285 | +$34 |
| Dining Out | $67 | $149 | $82 |
| Transportation | $35 | $30 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $93 | $75 | +$18 |
| Other / Misc | $64 | $61 | +$3 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,000
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,222
per month
You'd need $1,222/mo in Jeddah to match $1,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$422 to rent, $319 to groceries, $67 to dining.
Can I live in Jeddah on $1,000/month?
In Jeddah, $1,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $400 rent, $285 groceries, $149 dining.
Is Phuket or Jeddah cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Phuket worth in Jeddah?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$1,222/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.