City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Gothenburg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,265 | $2,545 | $280 |
| Groceries | $1,155 | $943 | +$212 |
| Dining Out | $562 | $584 | $22 |
| Transportation | $147 | $261 | $114 |
| Utilities | $531 | $285 | +$246 |
| Other / Misc | $340 | $382 | $42 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$5,000
per month
Gothenburg equivalent
$4,695
per month
Only $4,695/mo in Gothenburg matches $5,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $5,000/month?
Living in Graz on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,265 to rent, $1,155 to groceries, $562 to dining.
Can I live in Gothenburg on $5,000/month?
In Gothenburg, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,545 rent, $943 groceries, $584 dining.
Is Graz or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Gothenburg 37 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Graz worth in Gothenburg?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$4,695/mo in Gothenburg using COL adjustment.