City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Tokyo vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,417 | $2,441 | $24 |
| Groceries | $1,052 | $830 | +$222 |
| Dining Out | $357 | $636 | $279 |
| Transportation | $211 | $221 | $10 |
| Utilities | $600 | $506 | +$94 |
| Other / Misc | $363 | $366 | $3 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$5,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$4,855
per month
Only $4,855/mo in Edinburgh matches $5,000/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $5,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,417 to rent, $1,052 to groceries, $357 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 Tokyo or Edinburgh cheaper?
Edinburgh is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Edinburgh?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$4,855/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.