City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Mexico City — 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.
Mexico City
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 34.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Mexico City.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,441 | $2,805 | $364 |
| Groceries | $830 | $931 | $101 |
| Dining Out | $636 | $530 | +$106 |
| Transportation | $221 | $96 | +$125 |
| Utilities | $506 | $217 | +$289 |
| Other / Misc | $366 | $421 | $55 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$5,000
per month
Mexico City equivalent
$4,318
per month
Only $4,318/mo in Mexico City 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 Mexico City on $5,000/month?
In Mexico City, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,805 rent, $931 groceries, $530 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Mexico City cheaper?
Mexico City is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Mexico City 34.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Mexico City?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$4,318/mo in Mexico City using COL adjustment.