City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Graz vs Phuket — 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.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $453 | $422 | +$31 |
| Groceries | $231 | $319 | $88 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $67 | +$45 |
| Transportation | $29 | $35 | $6 |
| Utilities | $106 | $93 | +$13 |
| Other / Misc | $69 | $64 | +$5 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$561
per month
Only $561/mo in Phuket 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 Phuket on $1,000/month?
In Phuket, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $422 rent, $319 groceries, $67 dining.
Is Graz or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Graz worth in Phuket?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$561/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.