City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Osaka vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Osaka
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 28.9 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Osaka | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $620 | $680 | $60 |
| Groceries | $377 | $347 | +$30 |
| Dining Out | $119 | $169 | $50 |
| Transportation | $76 | $44 | +$32 |
| Utilities | $215 | $159 | +$56 |
| Other / Misc | $93 | $101 | $8 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Osaka
$1,500
per month
Graz equivalent
$2,045
per month
You'd need $2,045/mo in Graz to match $1,500/mo in Osaka.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Osaka on $1,500/month?
Living in Osaka on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$620 to rent, $377 to groceries, $119 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $1,500/month?
In Graz, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $680 rent, $347 groceries, $169 dining.
Is Osaka or Graz cheaper?
Osaka is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Osaka 28.9 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Osaka worth in Graz?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Osaka equals ~$2,045/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.