City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Davao vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $963 | $1,359 | $396 |
| Groceries | $1,097 | $693 | +$404 |
| Dining Out | $329 | $337 | $8 |
| Transportation | $55 | $88 | $33 |
| Utilities | $411 | $318 | +$93 |
| Other / Misc | $145 | $205 | $60 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$3,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$8,443
per month
You'd need $8,443/mo in Graz to match $3,000/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $3,000/month?
Living in Davao on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$963 to rent, $1,097 to groceries, $329 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 Davao or Graz cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Davao worth in Graz?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$8,443/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.