City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,266 | $1,359 | $93 |
| Groceries | $958 | $693 | +$265 |
| Dining Out | $201 | $337 | $136 |
| Transportation | $105 | $88 | +$17 |
| Utilities | $280 | $318 | $38 |
| Other / Misc | $190 | $205 | $15 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$3,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$5,348
per month
You'd need $5,348/mo in Graz to match $3,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $3,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,266 to rent, $958 to groceries, $201 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $3,000/month?
In Graz, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,359 rent, $693 groceries, $337 dining.
Is Phuket or Graz cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Phuket worth in Graz?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$5,348/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.