City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Krakow vs Edinburgh — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Krakow
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Krakow.
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Krakow | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $682 | $732 | $50 |
| Groceries | $283 | $249 | +$34 |
| Dining Out | $193 | $191 | +$2 |
| Transportation | $38 | $66 | $28 |
| Utilities | $202 | $152 | +$50 |
| Other / Misc | $102 | $110 | $8 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Krakow
$1,500
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$2,206
per month
You'd need $2,206/mo in Edinburgh to match $1,500/mo in Krakow.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Krakow on $1,500/month?
Living in Krakow on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$682 to rent, $283 to groceries, $193 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 Krakow or Edinburgh cheaper?
Krakow is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Krakow 27.4 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Krakow worth in Edinburgh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Krakow equals ~$2,206/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.