City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Bangkok — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $725 | $45 |
| Groceries | $347 | $409 | $62 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $93 | +$76 |
| Transportation | $44 | $45 | $1 |
| Utilities | $159 | $120 | +$39 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $108 | $7 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Bangkok equivalent
$1,268
per month
Only $1,268/mo in Bangkok matches $1,500/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $1,500/month?
Living in Graz on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$680 to rent, $347 to groceries, $169 to dining.
Can I live in Bangkok on $1,500/month?
In Bangkok, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $725 rent, $409 groceries, $93 dining.
Is Graz or Bangkok cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Bangkok 33.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Bangkok?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,268/mo in Bangkok using COL adjustment.