City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Graz vs Chiang Mai — 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.
Chiang Mai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chiang Mai.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Chiang Mai | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,359 | $1,114 | +$245 |
| Groceries | $693 | $1,034 | $341 |
| Dining Out | $337 | $265 | +$72 |
| Transportation | $88 | $116 | $28 |
| Utilities | $318 | $304 | +$14 |
| Other / Misc | $205 | $167 | +$38 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$3,000
per month
Chiang Mai equivalent
$1,317
per month
Only $1,317/mo in Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai on $3,000/month?
In Chiang Mai, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,114 rent, $1,034 groceries, $265 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 $3,000/mo in Graz worth in Chiang Mai?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,317/mo in Chiang Mai using COL adjustment.