City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Chiang Mai vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Chiang Mai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chiang Mai.
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Chiang Mai | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $743 | $906 | $163 |
| Groceries | $689 | $462 | +$227 |
| Dining Out | $177 | $225 | $48 |
| Transportation | $77 | $59 | +$18 |
| Utilities | $203 | $212 | $9 |
| Other / Misc | $111 | $136 | $25 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Chiang Mai
$2,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$4,555
per month
You'd need $4,555/mo in Graz to match $2,000/mo in Chiang Mai.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Chiang Mai on $2,000/month?
Living in Chiang Mai on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$743 to rent, $689 to groceries, $177 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 Chiang Mai or Graz cheaper?
Chiang Mai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Chiang Mai 17.3 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Chiang Mai worth in Graz?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Chiang Mai equals ~$4,555/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.