City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Chiang Mai
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Chiang Mai.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Chiang Mai | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,265 | $1,856 | +$409 |
| Groceries | $1,155 | $1,723 | $568 |
| Dining Out | $562 | $442 | +$120 |
| Transportation | $147 | $193 | $46 |
| Utilities | $531 | $507 | +$24 |
| Other / Misc | $340 | $279 | +$61 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$5,000
per month
Chiang Mai equivalent
$2,195
per month
Only $2,195/mo in Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai on $5,000/month?
In Chiang Mai, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,856 rent, $1,723 groceries, $442 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 $5,000/mo in Graz worth in Chiang Mai?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$2,195/mo in Chiang Mai using COL adjustment.