City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Manila vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Manila
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Manila.
Graz
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Manila | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $406 | $453 | $47 |
| Groceries | $307 | $231 | +$76 |
| Dining Out | $96 | $112 | $16 |
| Transportation | $15 | $29 | $14 |
| Utilities | $115 | $106 | +$9 |
| Other / Misc | $61 | $69 | $8 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Manila
$1,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$1,807
per month
You'd need $1,807/mo in Graz to match $1,000/mo in Manila.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Manila on $1,000/month?
Living in Manila on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$406 to rent, $307 to groceries, $96 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $1,000/month?
In Graz, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $453 rent, $231 groceries, $112 dining.
Is Manila or Graz cheaper?
Manila is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Manila 21.8 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Manila worth in Graz?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Manila equals ~$1,807/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.