City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Phuket — 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.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $633 | +$47 |
| Groceries | $347 | $479 | $132 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $100 | +$69 |
| Transportation | $44 | $52 | $8 |
| Utilities | $159 | $140 | +$19 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $96 | +$5 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Phuket equivalent
$841
per month
Only $841/mo in Phuket 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 Phuket on $1,500/month?
In Phuket, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $633 rent, $479 groceries, $100 dining.
Is Graz or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Phuket?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$841/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.