City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Stockholm vs Krakow — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Stockholm.
Krakow
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Krakow.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Krakow | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $872 | $682 | +$190 |
| Groceries | $228 | $283 | $55 |
| Dining Out | $137 | $193 | $56 |
| Transportation | $63 | $38 | +$25 |
| Utilities | $69 | $202 | $133 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $102 | +$29 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$1,500
per month
Krakow equivalent
$806
per month
Only $806/mo in Krakow matches $1,500/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $1,500/month?
Living in Stockholm on $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$872 to rent, $228 to groceries, $137 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 Stockholm or Krakow cheaper?
Krakow is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Krakow 27.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Stockholm worth in Krakow?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$806/mo in Krakow using COL adjustment.