City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Dammam — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Dammam
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 23.7 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Dammam.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Dammam | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $575 | +$105 |
| Groceries | $347 | $441 | $94 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $235 | $66 |
| Transportation | $44 | $46 | $2 |
| Utilities | $159 | $116 | +$43 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $87 | +$14 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Dammam equivalent
$902
per month
Only $902/mo in Dammam matches $1,500/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $1,500/month?
Living in Graz on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$680 to rent, $347 to groceries, $169 to dining.
Can I live in Dammam on $1,500/month?
In Dammam, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $575 rent, $441 groceries, $235 dining.
Is Graz or Dammam cheaper?
Dammam is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Dammam 23.7 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Dammam?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$902/mo in Dammam using COL adjustment.