City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Perth vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Perth
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Perth.
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Perth | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $858 | $732 | +$126 |
| Groceries | $230 | $249 | $19 |
| Dining Out | $148 | $191 | $43 |
| Transportation | $54 | $66 | $12 |
| Utilities | $82 | $152 | $70 |
| Other / Misc | $128 | $110 | +$18 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Perth
$1,500
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$1,085
per month
Only $1,085/mo in Edinburgh matches $1,500/mo in Perth — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Perth on $1,500/month?
Living in Perth on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$858 to rent, $230 to groceries, $148 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 Perth or Edinburgh cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Perth 55.7 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Perth worth in Edinburgh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Perth equals ~$1,085/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.