City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Graz
Moderate
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $844 | $906 | $62 |
| Groceries | $639 | $462 | +$177 |
| Dining Out | $134 | $225 | $91 |
| Transportation | $70 | $59 | +$11 |
| Utilities | $187 | $212 | $25 |
| Other / Misc | $126 | $136 | $10 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$2,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$3,566
per month
You'd need $3,566/mo in Graz to match $2,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $2,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$844 to rent, $639 to groceries, $134 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 Phuket or Graz cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Phuket worth in Graz?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$3,566/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.