City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Tokyo — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,464 | $1,450 | +$14 |
| Groceries | $498 | $631 | $133 |
| Dining Out | $382 | $214 | +$168 |
| Transportation | $132 | $127 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $304 | $360 | $56 |
| Other / Misc | $220 | $218 | +$2 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$3,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$3,089
per month
You'd need $3,089/mo in Tokyo to match $3,000/mo in Edinburgh.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $3,000/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,464 to rent, $498 to groceries, $382 to dining.
Can I live in Tokyo on $3,000/month?
In Tokyo, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,450 rent, $631 groceries, $214 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Tokyo cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Tokyo?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$3,089/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.