City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Graz vs Bangkok — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Bangkok
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 33.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bangkok.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Bangkok | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,359 | $1,449 | $90 |
| Groceries | $693 | $818 | $125 |
| Dining Out | $337 | $186 | +$151 |
| Transportation | $88 | $90 | $2 |
| Utilities | $318 | $240 | +$78 |
| Other / Misc | $205 | $217 | $12 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$3,000
per month
Bangkok equivalent
$2,536
per month
Only $2,536/mo in Bangkok matches $3,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $3,000/month?
Living in Graz on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,359 to rent, $693 to groceries, $337 to dining.
Can I live in Bangkok on $3,000/month?
In Bangkok, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,449 rent, $818 groceries, $186 dining.
Is Graz or Bangkok cheaper?
Bangkok is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Bangkok 33.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Graz worth in Bangkok?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$2,536/mo in Bangkok using COL adjustment.