City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Phuket vs Krakow — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Krakow
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Krakow.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Krakow | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $633 | $682 | $49 |
| Groceries | $479 | $283 | +$196 |
| Dining Out | $100 | $193 | $93 |
| Transportation | $52 | $38 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $140 | $202 | $62 |
| Other / Misc | $96 | $102 | $6 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,500
per month
Krakow equivalent
$1,860
per month
You'd need $1,860/mo in Krakow to match $1,500/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,500/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$633 to rent, $479 to groceries, $100 to dining.
Can I live in Krakow on $1,500/month?
In Krakow, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $682 rent, $283 groceries, $193 dining.
Is Phuket or Krakow cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Krakow 27.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Phuket worth in Krakow?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$1,860/mo in Krakow using COL adjustment.