City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Jeddah — 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.
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Jeddah | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $601 | +$79 |
| Groceries | $347 | $428 | $81 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $223 | $54 |
| Transportation | $44 | $45 | $1 |
| Utilities | $159 | $113 | +$46 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $90 | +$11 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Jeddah equivalent
$1,028
per month
Only $1,028/mo in Jeddah 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 Jeddah on $1,500/month?
In Jeddah, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $601 rent, $428 groceries, $223 dining.
Is Graz or Jeddah cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Jeddah 27 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Jeddah?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,028/mo in Jeddah using COL adjustment.