City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Montreal vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Montreal
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 44.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Montreal.
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Montreal | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,142 | $906 | +$236 |
| Groceries | $308 | $462 | $154 |
| Dining Out | $190 | $225 | $35 |
| Transportation | $70 | $59 | +$11 |
| Utilities | $120 | $212 | $92 |
| Other / Misc | $170 | $136 | +$34 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Montreal
$2,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$1,771
per month
Only $1,771/mo in Graz matches $2,000/mo in Montreal — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Montreal on $2,000/month?
Living in Montreal on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,142 to rent, $308 to groceries, $190 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 Montreal or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Montreal 44.5 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Montreal worth in Graz?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Montreal equals ~$1,771/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.