City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Cebu — 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.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $511 | +$169 |
| Groceries | $347 | $538 | $191 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $149 | +$20 |
| Transportation | $44 | $25 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $159 | $201 | $42 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $76 | +$25 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Cebu equivalent
$590
per month
Only $590/mo in Cebu 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 Cebu on $1,500/month?
In Cebu, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $511 rent, $538 groceries, $149 dining.
Is Graz or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Cebu?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$590/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.