City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Graz vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Graz.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $453 | $321 | +$132 |
| Groceries | $231 | $366 | $135 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $110 | +$2 |
| Transportation | $29 | $18 | +$11 |
| Utilities | $106 | $137 | $31 |
| Other / Misc | $69 | $48 | +$21 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$355
per month
Only $355/mo in Davao matches $1,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $1,000/month?
Living in Graz on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$453 to rent, $231 to groceries, $112 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $1,000/month?
In Davao, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $321 rent, $366 groceries, $110 dining.
Is Graz or Davao cheaper?
Davao is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Graz worth in Davao?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$355/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.