City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Vienna — 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.
Vienna
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 55.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo may not cover basic costs in Vienna.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Vienna | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $760 | $80 |
| Groceries | $347 | $301 | +$46 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $148 | +$21 |
| Transportation | $44 | $38 | +$6 |
| Utilities | $159 | $138 | +$21 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $115 | $14 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Vienna equivalent
$2,105
per month
You'd need $2,105/mo in Vienna 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 Vienna on $1,500/month?
In Vienna, $1,500/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $760 rent, $301 groceries, $148 dining.
Is Graz or Vienna cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Vienna 55.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Vienna?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$2,105/mo in Vienna using COL adjustment.