City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Bali vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bali
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 16 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bali.
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bali | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $692 | $732 | $40 |
| Groceries | $470 | $249 | +$221 |
| Dining Out | $99 | $191 | $92 |
| Transportation | $28 | $66 | $38 |
| Utilities | $108 | $152 | $44 |
| Other / Misc | $103 | $110 | $7 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bali
$1,500
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$3,778
per month
You'd need $3,778/mo in Edinburgh to match $1,500/mo in Bali.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bali on $1,500/month?
Living in Bali on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$692 to rent, $470 to groceries, $99 to dining.
Can I live in Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
In Edinburgh, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $732 rent, $249 groceries, $191 dining.
Is Bali or Edinburgh cheaper?
Bali is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bali 16 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Bali worth in Edinburgh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Bali equals ~$3,778/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.