City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Edinburgh vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $732 | $680 | +$52 |
| Groceries | $249 | $347 | $98 |
| Dining Out | $191 | $169 | +$22 |
| Transportation | $66 | $44 | +$22 |
| Utilities | $152 | $159 | $7 |
| Other / Misc | $110 | $101 | +$9 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$1,500
per month
Graz equivalent
$1,467
per month
Only $1,467/mo in Graz matches $1,500/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$732 to rent, $249 to groceries, $191 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 Edinburgh or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Edinburgh worth in Graz?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$1,467/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.