City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lyon vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $2,441 | +$38 |
| Groceries | $943 | $830 | +$113 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $636 | $78 |
| Transportation | $195 | $221 | $26 |
| Utilities | $453 | $506 | $53 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $366 | +$6 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$5,000
per month
Similar purchasing power.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,479 to rent, $943 to groceries, $558 to dining.
Can I live in Edinburgh on $5,000/month?
In Edinburgh, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,441 rent, $830 groceries, $636 dining.
Is Lyon or Edinburgh cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Edinburgh?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$5,000/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.