City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Lisbon — 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.
Lisbon
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $892 | $212 |
| Groceries | $347 | $208 | +$139 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $135 | +$34 |
| Transportation | $44 | $34 | +$10 |
| Utilities | $159 | $98 | +$61 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $133 | $32 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$1,668
per month
You'd need $1,668/mo in Lisbon to match $1,500/mo in Graz.
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 Lisbon on $1,500/month?
In Lisbon, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $892 rent, $208 groceries, $135 dining.
Is Graz or Lisbon cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Lisbon?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,668/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.