City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Graz vs Gothenburg — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,359 | $1,527 | $168 |
| Groceries | $693 | $566 | +$127 |
| Dining Out | $337 | $351 | $14 |
| Transportation | $88 | $157 | $69 |
| Utilities | $318 | $171 | +$147 |
| Other / Misc | $205 | $228 | $23 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$3,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$2,817
per month
Only $2,817/mo in Gothenburg matches $3,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $3,000/month?
Living in Graz on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,359 to rent, $693 to groceries, $337 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,527 rent, $566 groceries, $351 dining.
Is Graz or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Graz worth in Gothenburg?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$2,817/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.