City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Bangkok vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangkok | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $725 | $680 | +$45 |
| Groceries | $409 | $347 | +$62 |
| Dining Out | $93 | $169 | $76 |
| Transportation | $45 | $44 | +$1 |
| Utilities | $120 | $159 | $39 |
| Other / Misc | $108 | $101 | +$7 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangkok
$1,500
per month
Graz equivalent
$1,775
per month
You'd need $1,775/mo in Graz to match $1,500/mo in Bangkok.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangkok on $1,500/month?
Living in Bangkok on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$725 to rent, $409 to groceries, $93 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $1,500/month?
In Graz, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $680 rent, $347 groceries, $169 dining.
Is Bangkok or Graz cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangkok 33.3 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Bangkok worth in Graz?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Bangkok equals ~$1,775/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.