City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Florence vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Florence
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 45.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Florence.
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Florence | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $821 | $732 | +$89 |
| Groceries | $231 | $249 | $18 |
| Dining Out | $151 | $191 | $40 |
| Transportation | $26 | $66 | $40 |
| Utilities | $148 | $152 | $4 |
| Other / Misc | $123 | $110 | +$13 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Florence
$1,500
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$1,334
per month
Only $1,334/mo in Edinburgh matches $1,500/mo in Florence — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Florence on $1,500/month?
Living in Florence on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$821 to rent, $231 to groceries, $151 to dining.
Can I live in Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
In Edinburgh, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $732 rent, $249 groceries, $191 dining.
Is Florence or Edinburgh cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Florence 45.3 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Florence worth in Edinburgh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Florence equals ~$1,334/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.