City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Graz vs Chiang Mai — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Chiang Mai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chiang Mai.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Chiang Mai | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $906 | $743 | +$163 |
| Groceries | $462 | $689 | $227 |
| Dining Out | $225 | $177 | +$48 |
| Transportation | $59 | $77 | $18 |
| Utilities | $212 | $203 | +$9 |
| Other / Misc | $136 | $111 | +$25 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$2,000
per month
Chiang Mai equivalent
$878
per month
Only $878/mo in Chiang Mai matches $2,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $2,000/month?
Living in Graz on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$906 to rent, $462 to groceries, $225 to dining.
Can I live in Chiang Mai on $2,000/month?
In Chiang Mai, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $743 rent, $689 groceries, $177 dining.
Is Graz or Chiang Mai cheaper?
Chiang Mai is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Chiang Mai 17.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Graz worth in Chiang Mai?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$878/mo in Chiang Mai using COL adjustment.