City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Tokyo vs Jeddah — 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.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $725 | $601 | +$124 |
| Groceries | $316 | $428 | $112 |
| Dining Out | $107 | $223 | $116 |
| Transportation | $63 | $45 | +$18 |
| Utilities | $180 | $113 | +$67 |
| Other / Misc | $109 | $90 | +$19 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$976
per month
Only $976/mo in Jeddah 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 Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Tokyo or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Tokyo worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$976/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.