City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,265 | $2,110 | +$155 |
| Groceries | $1,155 | $1,597 | $442 |
| Dining Out | $562 | $335 | +$227 |
| Transportation | $147 | $174 | $27 |
| Utilities | $531 | $467 | +$64 |
| Other / Misc | $340 | $317 | +$23 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$5,000
per month
Phuket equivalent
$2,805
per month
Only $2,805/mo in Phuket matches $5,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $5,000/month?
Living in Graz on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,265 to rent, $1,155 to groceries, $562 to dining.
Can I live in Phuket on $5,000/month?
In Phuket, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,110 rent, $1,597 groceries, $335 dining.
Is Graz or Phuket cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Phuket 22.1 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Graz worth in Phuket?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$2,805/mo in Phuket using COL adjustment.