City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Mexico City vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Mexico City
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 34.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Mexico City.
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Mexico City | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,683 | $1,464 | +$219 |
| Groceries | $559 | $498 | +$61 |
| Dining Out | $318 | $382 | $64 |
| Transportation | $57 | $132 | $75 |
| Utilities | $130 | $304 | $174 |
| Other / Misc | $253 | $220 | +$33 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Mexico City
$3,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$3,474
per month
You'd need $3,474/mo in Edinburgh to match $3,000/mo in Mexico City.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Mexico City on $3,000/month?
Living in Mexico City on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,683 to rent, $559 to groceries, $318 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 Mexico City or Edinburgh cheaper?
Mexico City is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Mexico City 34.8 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Mexico City worth in Edinburgh?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Mexico City equals ~$3,474/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.