City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Edinburgh — 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.
Edinburgh
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $732 | $52 |
| Groceries | $347 | $249 | +$98 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $191 | $22 |
| Transportation | $44 | $66 | $22 |
| Utilities | $159 | $152 | +$7 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $110 | $9 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$1,534
per month
You'd need $1,534/mo in Edinburgh to match $1,500/mo in Graz.
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 Edinburgh on $1,500/month?
In Edinburgh, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $732 rent, $249 groceries, $191 dining.
Is Graz or Edinburgh cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Edinburgh?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,534/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.