City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Perth vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Perth
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Perth.
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Perth | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,144 | $906 | +$238 |
| Groceries | $307 | $462 | $155 |
| Dining Out | $197 | $225 | $28 |
| Transportation | $72 | $59 | +$13 |
| Utilities | $109 | $212 | $103 |
| Other / Misc | $171 | $136 | +$35 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Perth
$2,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$1,415
per month
Only $1,415/mo in Graz matches $2,000/mo in Perth — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Perth on $2,000/month?
Living in Perth on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,144 to rent, $307 to groceries, $197 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 Perth or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Perth 55.7 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Perth worth in Graz?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Perth equals ~$1,415/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.