City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Wrocław vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Wrocław
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 25.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Wrocław.
Gothenburg
Moderate
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Wrocław | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $673 | $763 | $90 |
| Groceries | $289 | $283 | +$6 |
| Dining Out | $194 | $175 | +$19 |
| Transportation | $38 | $78 | $40 |
| Utilities | $204 | $86 | +$118 |
| Other / Misc | $102 | $115 | $13 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Wrocław
$1,500
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,185
per month
You'd need $2,185/mo in Gothenburg to match $1,500/mo in Wrocław.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Wrocław on $1,500/month?
Living in Wrocław on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$673 to rent, $289 to groceries, $194 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $1,500/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $763 rent, $283 groceries, $175 dining.
Is Wrocław or Gothenburg cheaper?
Wrocław is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Wrocław 25.4 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Wrocław worth in Gothenburg?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Wrocław equals ~$2,185/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.