🇵🇱
Krakow
Poland
Medieval old town with a thriving young population.
🇪🇸
Seville
Spain
Andalusian charm, tapas culture and warm winters.
Estimated monthly student budget
🇵🇱 Krakow
€750–1,000 / month
Estimated monthly student budget
🇪🇸 Seville
€750–1,000 / month
Best for
🇵🇱 Krakow
- Students with a tight budget
- Those who want to save without giving up a good Erasmus experience
- People interested in Central and Eastern Europe
Best for
🇪🇸 Seville
- Students looking for a very active social experience
- Those who prioritise climate and outdoor life
- People who want to improve their Spanish
Category profile
How each city tends to feel across the things students care about — different, not better or worse.
Very Affordable
Cost of Living
Affordable
High
Nightlife
Very High
Fair
Weather
Excellent
High
Travel Opportunities
High
Active
Student Life
Iconic
Comfortable
Housing
Manageable
Strong
University Reputation
Strong
Student insights
🇵🇱 Krakow
- Very low cost of living
- Excellent value for money
- Historic and culturally very rich city
Student insights
🇪🇸 Seville
- Excellent climate during most of the year
- One of the best Erasmus experiences in Europe
- Reasonable cost of living by European standards
Student voice — 🇵🇱 Krakow
“Krakow is cheap, student-oriented and right in the center of Europe.”
Student voice — 🇪🇸 Seville
“Sevilla internship was amazing! People were super friendly.”
🇵🇱 Krakow
Pros
- Very low cost of living
- Excellent value for money
- Historic and culturally very rich city
- Great travel opportunities around Central Europe
- Relatively accessible accommodation
Cons
- Long, cold winters
- Smaller Erasmus community than Budapest or Prague
- Fewer international connections than major European capitals
- Local language difficult for many students
- Less international visibility than some leading destinations
🇪🇸 Seville
Pros
- Excellent climate during most of the year
- One of the best Erasmus experiences in Europe
- Reasonable cost of living by European standards
- Rich, authentic and very accessible local culture
- Easy to meet international students
Cons
- Extremely hot summers
- Rent has risen considerably in recent years
- Fewer international flight connections than Madrid or Barcelona
- Some residences and flats fill up quickly
- Less English in daily life than in many northern European destinations
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