Can you live in Jeddah with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,223, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Jeddah with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,223, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Jeddah with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,223, you would have roughly $777 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Jeddah with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,223, you would have roughly $2,777 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Jeddah with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,223, you would have roughly $5,777 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

How much does it really cost to live in Jeddah? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 4,300,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 SAR

💰 Can I afford Jeddah? ⚖️ Compare this city Saudi Arabia →

$ $1,100 1-bedroom rent / mo

72 Quality of life / 100

82 Safety / 100

84 Internet / 100

44 Affordability / 100

Jeddah vs Riyadh ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,100
Food (moderate)	$400
Transport	$25
Utilities	$90
Internet	$42
Healthcare	$110
Entertainment	$210
Total (moderate)	$2,223

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Jeddah.

Shared accommodation	$450
Studio	$800
1-bedroom	$1,100
2-bedroom	$1,500
3-bedroom	$2,100

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City Scores

How Jeddah rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityRiyadh
LanguageArabic
CurrencySAR
Time zoneAsia/Riyadh

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Pros and Cons of Jeddah

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast
Pleasant climate

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,512 per month Basic $1,757 per month Moderate $2,223 per month Comfortable $2,937 per month Premium $4,541 per month

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Can You Live in Jeddah on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,223 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-223 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$777 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,777 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,777 / month