City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Lyon — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Lyon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,441 | $2,479 | $38 |
| Groceries | $830 | $943 | $113 |
| Dining Out | $636 | $558 | +$78 |
| Transportation | $221 | $195 | +$26 |
| Utilities | $506 | $453 | +$53 |
| Other / Misc | $366 | $372 | $6 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$5,000
per month
Lyon equivalent
$5,000
per month
Similar purchasing power.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $5,000/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,441 to rent, $830 to groceries, $636 to dining.
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
In Lyon, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,479 rent, $943 groceries, $558 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Lyon cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Lyon 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Lyon?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$5,000/mo in Lyon using COL adjustment.