City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Phuket.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Phuket | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,110 | $2,265 | $155 |
| Groceries | $1,597 | $1,155 | +$442 |
| Dining Out | $335 | $562 | $227 |
| Transportation | $174 | $147 | +$27 |
| Utilities | $467 | $531 | $64 |
| Other / Misc | $317 | $340 | $23 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Phuket
$5,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$8,914
per month
You'd need $8,914/mo in Graz to match $5,000/mo in Phuket.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Phuket on $5,000/month?
Living in Phuket on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,110 to rent, $1,597 to groceries, $335 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $5,000/month?
In Graz, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,265 rent, $1,155 groceries, $562 dining.
Is Phuket or Graz cheaper?
Phuket is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Phuket 22.1 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Phuket worth in Graz?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Phuket equals ~$8,914/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.