City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,441 | $2,417 | +$24 |
| Groceries | $830 | $1,052 | $222 |
| Dining Out | $636 | $357 | +$279 |
| Transportation | $221 | $211 | +$10 |
| Utilities | $506 | $600 | $94 |
| Other / Misc | $366 | $363 | +$3 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$5,000
per month
Tokyo equivalent
$5,149
per month
You'd need $5,149/mo in Tokyo to match $5,000/mo in Edinburgh.
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 Tokyo on $5,000/month?
In Tokyo, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,417 rent, $1,052 groceries, $357 dining.
Is Edinburgh or Tokyo cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Tokyo 41.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Tokyo?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$5,149/mo in Tokyo using COL adjustment.