City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Tokyo vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Moderate
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Tokyo.
Edinburgh
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $967 | $976 | $9 |
| Groceries | $421 | $332 | +$89 |
| Dining Out | $143 | $254 | $111 |
| Transportation | $84 | $88 | $4 |
| Utilities | $240 | $203 | +$37 |
| Other / Misc | $145 | $147 | $2 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$2,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$1,942
per month
Only $1,942/mo in Edinburgh matches $2,000/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $2,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$967 to rent, $421 to groceries, $143 to dining.
Can I live in Edinburgh on $2,000/month?
In Edinburgh, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $976 rent, $332 groceries, $254 dining.
Is Tokyo or Edinburgh cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Edinburgh?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$1,942/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.