City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/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)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $633 | $601 | +$32 |
| Groceries | $479 | $428 | +$51 |
| Dining Out | $100 | $223 | $123 |
| Transportation | $52 | $45 | +$7 |
| Utilities | $140 | $113 | +$27 |
| Other / Misc | $96 | $90 | +$6 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,833
per month
You'd need $1,833/mo in Jeddah 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 Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Phuket or Jeddah cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Phuket worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$1,833/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.