City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Graz vs Phuket — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,359 | $1,266 | +$93 |
| Groceries | $693 | $958 | $265 |
| Dining Out | $337 | $201 | +$136 |
| Transportation | $88 | $105 | $17 |
| Utilities | $318 | $280 | +$38 |
| Other / Misc | $205 | $190 | +$15 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$3,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$1,683
per month
Only $1,683/mo in Phuket matches $3,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $3,000/month?
Living in Graz on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,359 to rent, $693 to groceries, $337 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $3,000/month?
In Phuket, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,266 rent, $958 groceries, $201 dining.
Is Graz or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Graz worth in Phuket?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,683/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.