City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Manila — 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.
Manila
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Manila.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Manila | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $609 | +$71 |
| Groceries | $347 | $461 | $114 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $144 | +$25 |
| Transportation | $44 | $22 | +$22 |
| Utilities | $159 | $172 | $13 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $92 | +$9 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Manila equivalent
$830
per month
Only $830/mo in Manila 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 Manila on $1,500/month?
In Manila, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $609 rent, $461 groceries, $144 dining.
Is Graz or Manila cheaper?
Manila is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Manila 21.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Manila?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$830/mo in Manila using COL adjustment.