City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Graz vs Stockholm — 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.
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Stockholm | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $906 | $1,162 | $256 |
| Groceries | $462 | $304 | +$158 |
| Dining Out | $225 | $183 | +$42 |
| Transportation | $59 | $84 | $25 |
| Utilities | $212 | $92 | +$120 |
| Other / Misc | $136 | $175 | $39 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$2,000
per month
Stockholm equivalent
$2,589
per month
You'd need $2,589/mo in Stockholm to match $2,000/mo in Graz.
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 Stockholm on $2,000/month?
In Stockholm, $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $1,162 rent, $304 groceries, $183 dining.
Is Graz or Stockholm cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Stockholm 51 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Graz worth in Stockholm?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$2,589/mo in Stockholm using COL adjustment.