City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Phuket vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Phuket
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $633 | $680 | $47 |
| Groceries | $479 | $347 | +$132 |
| Dining Out | $100 | $169 | $69 |
| Transportation | $52 | $44 | +$8 |
| Utilities | $140 | $159 | $19 |
| Other / Misc | $96 | $101 | $5 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$1,500
per month
Graz equivalent
$2,674
per month
You'd need $2,674/mo in Graz to match $1,500/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $1,500/month?
Living in Phuket on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$633 to rent, $479 to groceries, $100 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 Phuket or Graz cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Phuket worth in Graz?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$2,674/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.