City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bangkok | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,449 | $1,359 | +$90 |
| Groceries | $818 | $693 | +$125 |
| Dining Out | $186 | $337 | $151 |
| Transportation | $90 | $88 | +$2 |
| Utilities | $240 | $318 | $78 |
| Other / Misc | $217 | $205 | +$12 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bangkok
$3,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$3,550
per month
You'd need $3,550/mo in Graz to match $3,000/mo in Bangkok.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bangkok on $3,000/month?
Living in Bangkok on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,449 to rent, $818 to groceries, $186 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $3,000/month?
In Graz, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,359 rent, $693 groceries, $337 dining.
Is Bangkok or Graz cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bangkok 33.3 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Bangkok worth in Graz?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Bangkok equals ~$3,550/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.