City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Marseille vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Marseille
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Marseille.
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Marseille | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,456 | $1,464 | $8 |
| Groceries | $586 | $498 | +$88 |
| Dining Out | $336 | $382 | $46 |
| Transportation | $122 | $132 | $10 |
| Utilities | $282 | $304 | $22 |
| Other / Misc | $218 | $220 | $2 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Marseille
$3,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$3,148
per month
You'd need $3,148/mo in Edinburgh to match $3,000/mo in Marseille.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Marseille on $3,000/month?
Living in Marseille on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,456 to rent, $586 to groceries, $336 to dining.
Can I live in Edinburgh on $3,000/month?
In Edinburgh, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,464 rent, $498 groceries, $382 dining.
Is Marseille or Edinburgh cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Marseille 38.4 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Marseille worth in Edinburgh?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Marseille equals ~$3,148/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.