City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Edinburgh vs Perth — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Perth
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Perth.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Perth | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $732 | $858 | $126 |
| Groceries | $249 | $230 | +$19 |
| Dining Out | $191 | $148 | +$43 |
| Transportation | $66 | $54 | +$12 |
| Utilities | $152 | $82 | +$70 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $128 | $18 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$1,500
per month
Perth equivalent
$2,073
per month
You'd need $2,073/mo in Perth to match $1,500/mo in Edinburgh.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$732 to rent, $249 to groceries, $191 to dining.
Can I live in Perth on $1,500/month?
In Perth, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $858 rent, $230 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Perth cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Perth 55.7 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Edinburgh worth in Perth?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$2,073/mo in Perth using COL adjustment.