City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Turin vs Jeddah — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Turin
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 36.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Turin.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Turin | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $748 | $601 | +$147 |
| Groceries | $264 | $428 | $164 |
| Dining Out | $177 | $223 | $46 |
| Transportation | $30 | $45 | $15 |
| Utilities | $169 | $113 | +$56 |
| Other / Misc | $112 | $90 | +$22 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Turin
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,107
per month
Only $1,107/mo in Jeddah matches $1,500/mo in Turin — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Turin on $1,500/month?
Living in Turin on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$748 to rent, $264 to groceries, $177 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 Turin or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Turin 36.6 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Turin worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Turin equals ~$1,107/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.