City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Cebu | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,021 | $1,359 | $338 |
| Groceries | $1,077 | $693 | +$384 |
| Dining Out | $297 | $337 | $40 |
| Transportation | $50 | $88 | $38 |
| Utilities | $402 | $318 | +$84 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $205 | $52 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Cebu
$3,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$7,626
per month
You'd need $7,626/mo in Graz to match $3,000/mo in Cebu.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Cebu on $3,000/month?
Living in Cebu on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,021 to rent, $1,077 to groceries, $297 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 Cebu or Graz cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Cebu 15.5 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Cebu worth in Graz?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Cebu equals ~$7,626/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.