City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,605 | $2,265 | $660 |
| Groceries | $1,828 | $1,155 | +$673 |
| Dining Out | $548 | $562 | $14 |
| Transportation | $91 | $147 | $56 |
| Utilities | $686 | $531 | +$155 |
| Other / Misc | $242 | $340 | $98 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$5,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$14,071
per month
You'd need $14,071/mo in Graz to match $5,000/mo in Davao.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $5,000/month?
Living in Davao on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,605 to rent, $1,828 to groceries, $548 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $5,000/month?
In Graz, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,265 rent, $1,155 groceries, $562 dining.
Is Davao or Graz cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Davao worth in Graz?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$14,071/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.