City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Tokyo vs Dammam — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Tokyo.
Dammam
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 23.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Dammam.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Dammam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $725 | $575 | +$150 |
| Groceries | $316 | $441 | $125 |
| Dining Out | $107 | $235 | $128 |
| Transportation | $63 | $46 | +$17 |
| Utilities | $180 | $116 | +$64 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $87 | +$22 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$1,500
per month
Dammam equivalent
$857
per month
Only $857/mo in Dammam matches $1,500/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $1,500/month?
Living in Tokyo on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$725 to rent, $316 to groceries, $107 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 Tokyo or Dammam cheaper?
Dammam is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Dammam 23.7 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Tokyo worth in Dammam?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$857/mo in Dammam using COL adjustment.