City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Graz vs Marseille — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Graz.
Marseille
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Marseille.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Marseille | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $453 | $485 | $32 |
| Groceries | $231 | $195 | +$36 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $112 | $0 |
| Transportation | $29 | $41 | $12 |
| Utilities | $106 | $94 | +$12 |
| Other / Misc | $69 | $73 | $4 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,000
per month
Marseille equivalent
$975
per month
Only $975/mo in Marseille matches $1,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $1,000/month?
Living in Graz on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$453 to rent, $231 to groceries, $112 to dining.
Can I live in Marseille on $1,000/month?
In Marseille, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $485 rent, $195 groceries, $112 dining.
Is Graz or Marseille cheaper?
Marseille is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Marseille 38.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Graz worth in Marseille?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$975/mo in Marseille using COL adjustment.