City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Cebu
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 15.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Cebu.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Cebu | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,265 | $1,702 | +$563 |
| Groceries | $1,155 | $1,795 | $640 |
| Dining Out | $562 | $495 | +$67 |
| Transportation | $147 | $83 | +$64 |
| Utilities | $531 | $670 | $139 |
| Other / Misc | $340 | $255 | +$85 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$5,000
per month
Cebu equivalent
$1,967
per month
Only $1,967/mo in Cebu matches $5,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $5,000/month?
Living in Graz on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,265 to rent, $1,155 to groceries, $562 to dining.
Can I live in Cebu on $5,000/month?
In Cebu, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,702 rent, $1,795 groceries, $495 dining.
Is Graz or Cebu cheaper?
Cebu is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Cebu 15.5 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Graz worth in Cebu?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,967/mo in Cebu using COL adjustment.