City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Cebu vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $681 | $906 | $225 |
| Groceries | $718 | $462 | +$256 |
| Dining Out | $198 | $225 | $27 |
| Transportation | $33 | $59 | $26 |
| Utilities | $268 | $212 | +$56 |
| Other / Misc | $102 | $136 | $34 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$2,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$5,084
per month
You'd need $5,084/mo in Graz to match $2,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $2,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$681 to rent, $718 to groceries, $198 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $2,000/month?
In Graz, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $906 rent, $462 groceries, $225 dining.
Is Cebu or Graz cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Cebu worth in Graz?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$5,084/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.