City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Mexico City.
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Mexico City | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,805 | $2,441 | +$364 |
| Groceries | $931 | $830 | +$101 |
| Dining Out | $530 | $636 | $106 |
| Transportation | $96 | $221 | $125 |
| Utilities | $217 | $506 | $289 |
| Other / Misc | $421 | $366 | +$55 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Mexico City
$5,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$5,790
per month
You'd need $5,790/mo in Edinburgh to match $5,000/mo in Mexico City.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Mexico City on $5,000/month?
Living in Mexico City on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,805 to rent, $931 to groceries, $530 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 Mexico City or Edinburgh cheaper?
Mexico City is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Mexico City 34.8 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Mexico City worth in Edinburgh?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Mexico City equals ~$5,790/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.