City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Jeddah vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $801 | $906 | $105 |
| Groceries | $570 | $462 | +$108 |
| Dining Out | $298 | $225 | +$73 |
| Transportation | $60 | $59 | +$1 |
| Utilities | $151 | $212 | $61 |
| Other / Misc | $120 | $136 | $16 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$2,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$2,919
per month
You'd need $2,919/mo in Graz to match $2,000/mo in Jeddah.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $2,000/month?
Living in Jeddah on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$801 to rent, $570 to groceries, $298 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $2,000/month?
In Graz, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $906 rent, $462 groceries, $225 dining.
Is Jeddah or Graz cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Jeddah worth in Graz?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$2,919/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.