City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Krakow — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Krakow
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Krakow.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Krakow | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,363 | +$380 |
| Groceries | $457 | $567 | $110 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $387 | $112 |
| Transportation | $125 | $75 | +$50 |
| Utilities | $139 | $403 | $264 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $205 | +$56 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Krakow equivalent
$1,612
per month
Only $1,612/mo in Krakow matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,743 to rent, $457 to groceries, $275 to dining.
Can I live in Krakow on $3,000/month?
In Krakow, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,363 rent, $567 groceries, $387 dining.
Is Stockholm or Krakow cheaper?
Krakow is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Krakow 27.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Krakow?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,612/mo in Krakow using COL adjustment.