City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Marseille — 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.
Marseille
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,441 | $2,427 | +$14 |
| Groceries | $830 | $976 | $146 |
| Dining Out | $636 | $560 | +$76 |
| Transportation | $221 | $203 | +$18 |
| Utilities | $506 | $470 | +$36 |
| Other / Misc | $366 | $364 | +$2 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$5,000
per month
Marseille equivalent
$4,764
per month
Only $4,764/mo in Marseille matches $5,000/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
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 Marseille on $5,000/month?
In Marseille, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,427 rent, $976 groceries, $560 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Marseille cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Marseille?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$4,764/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.