City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,201 | $1,359 | $158 |
| Groceries | $856 | $693 | +$163 |
| Dining Out | $446 | $337 | +$109 |
| Transportation | $90 | $88 | +$2 |
| Utilities | $226 | $318 | $92 |
| Other / Misc | $181 | $205 | $24 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$3,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$4,378
per month
You'd need $4,378/mo in Graz to match $3,000/mo in Jeddah.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $3,000/month?
Living in Jeddah on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,201 to rent, $856 to groceries, $446 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $3,000/month?
In Graz, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,359 rent, $693 groceries, $337 dining.
Is Jeddah or Graz cheaper?
Jeddah is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Jeddah worth in Graz?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$4,378/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.