City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Graz vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $906 | $1,018 | $112 |
| Groceries | $462 | $377 | +$85 |
| Dining Out | $225 | $234 | $9 |
| Transportation | $59 | $104 | $45 |
| Utilities | $212 | $114 | +$98 |
| Other / Misc | $136 | $153 | $17 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$2,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$1,878
per month
Only $1,878/mo in Gothenburg matches $2,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $2,000/month?
Living in Graz on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$906 to rent, $462 to groceries, $225 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $2,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,018 rent, $377 groceries, $234 dining.
Is Graz or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Graz worth in Gothenburg?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,878/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.