City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Gothenburg — 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.
Gothenburg
Moderate
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $763 | $83 |
| Groceries | $347 | $283 | +$64 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $175 | $6 |
| Transportation | $44 | $78 | $34 |
| Utilities | $159 | $86 | +$73 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $115 | $14 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,409
per month
Only $1,409/mo in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg on $1,500/month?
In Gothenburg, $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $763 rent, $283 groceries, $175 dining.
Is Graz or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Gothenburg?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,409/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.