City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Krakow vs London — 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.
London
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in London.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Krakow | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $682 | $906 | $224 |
| Groceries | $283 | $171 | +$112 |
| Dining Out | $193 | $136 | +$57 |
| Transportation | $38 | $46 | $8 |
| Utilities | $202 | $105 | +$97 |
| Other / Misc | $102 | $136 | $34 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Krakow
$1,500
per month
London equivalent
$3,991
per month
You'd need $3,991/mo in London 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 London on $1,500/month?
In London, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $906 rent, $171 groceries, $136 dining.
Is Krakow or London cheaper?
Krakow is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Krakow 27.4 vs London 72.9 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Krakow worth in London?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Krakow equals ~$3,991/mo in London using COL adjustment.