City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Graz vs Cebu — 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.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,359 | $1,021 | +$338 |
| Groceries | $693 | $1,077 | $384 |
| Dining Out | $337 | $297 | +$40 |
| Transportation | $88 | $50 | +$38 |
| Utilities | $318 | $402 | $84 |
| Other / Misc | $205 | $153 | +$52 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$3,000
per month
Cebu equivalent
$1,180
per month
Only $1,180/mo in Cebu 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 Cebu on $3,000/month?
In Cebu, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,021 rent, $1,077 groceries, $297 dining.
Is Graz or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Graz worth in Cebu?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,180/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.