City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Wellington vs Krakow — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wellington
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.9 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Wellington.
Krakow
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Krakow.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wellington | Krakow | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,107 | $909 | +$198 |
| Groceries | $337 | $378 | $41 |
| Dining Out | $180 | $258 | $78 |
| Transportation | $93 | $50 | +$43 |
| Utilities | $118 | $269 | $151 |
| Other / Misc | $165 | $136 | +$29 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wellington
$2,000
per month
Krakow equivalent
$1,077
per month
Only $1,077/mo in Krakow matches $2,000/mo in Wellington — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wellington on $2,000/month?
Living in Wellington on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,107 to rent, $337 to groceries, $180 to dining.
Can I live in Krakow on $2,000/month?
In Krakow, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $909 rent, $378 groceries, $258 dining.
Is Wellington or Krakow cheaper?
Krakow is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wellington 50.9 vs Krakow 27.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Wellington worth in Krakow?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Wellington equals ~$1,077/mo in Krakow using COL adjustment.