City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Marseille — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Edinburgh.
Marseille
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $976 | $971 | +$5 |
| Groceries | $332 | $390 | $58 |
| Dining Out | $254 | $224 | +$30 |
| Transportation | $88 | $81 | +$7 |
| Utilities | $203 | $188 | +$15 |
| Other / Misc | $147 | $146 | +$1 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$2,000
per month
Marseille equivalent
$1,906
per month
Only $1,906/mo in Marseille matches $2,000/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $2,000/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$976 to rent, $332 to groceries, $254 to dining.
Can I live in Marseille on $2,000/month?
In Marseille, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $971 rent, $390 groceries, $224 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Marseille cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Marseille?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$1,906/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.