City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Edinburgh.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,464 | $1,359 | +$105 |
| Groceries | $498 | $693 | $195 |
| Dining Out | $382 | $337 | +$45 |
| Transportation | $132 | $88 | +$44 |
| Utilities | $304 | $318 | $14 |
| Other / Misc | $220 | $205 | +$15 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$3,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$2,933
per month
Only $2,933/mo in Graz matches $3,000/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $3,000/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,464 to rent, $498 to groceries, $382 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 Edinburgh or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Graz?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$2,933/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.