City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Rome — 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.
Rome
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Rome.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Rome | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $832 | $152 |
| Groceries | $347 | $226 | +$121 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $148 | +$21 |
| Transportation | $44 | $25 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $159 | $145 | +$14 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $124 | $23 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Rome equivalent
$1,850
per month
You'd need $1,850/mo in Rome to match $1,500/mo in Graz.
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 Rome on $1,500/month?
In Rome, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $832 rent, $226 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Graz or Rome cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Rome 48.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Rome?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,850/mo in Rome using COL adjustment.