City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Dammam vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Dammam
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 23.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Dammam.
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Dammam | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $575 | $680 | $105 |
| Groceries | $441 | $347 | +$94 |
| Dining Out | $235 | $169 | +$66 |
| Transportation | $46 | $44 | +$2 |
| Utilities | $116 | $159 | $43 |
| Other / Misc | $87 | $101 | $14 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Dammam
$1,500
per month
Graz equivalent
$2,494
per month
You'd need $2,494/mo in Graz to match $1,500/mo in Dammam.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Dammam on $1,500/month?
Living in Dammam on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$575 to rent, $441 to groceries, $235 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 Dammam or Graz cheaper?
Dammam is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Dammam 23.7 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Dammam worth in Graz?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Dammam equals ~$2,494/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.