City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Graz vs Phuket — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $906 | $844 | +$62 |
| Groceries | $462 | $639 | $177 |
| Dining Out | $225 | $134 | +$91 |
| Transportation | $59 | $70 | $11 |
| Utilities | $212 | $187 | +$25 |
| Other / Misc | $136 | $126 | +$10 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$2,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$1,122
per month
Only $1,122/mo in Phuket matches $2,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $2,000/month?
Living in Graz on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$906 to rent, $462 to groceries, $225 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $2,000/month?
In Phuket, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $844 rent, $639 groceries, $134 dining.
Is Graz or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Graz worth in Phuket?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,122/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.