City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Tokyo vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Tokyo
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 41.5 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Tokyo.
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Tokyo | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,417 | $2,265 | +$152 |
| Groceries | $1,052 | $1,155 | $103 |
| Dining Out | $357 | $562 | $205 |
| Transportation | $211 | $147 | +$64 |
| Utilities | $600 | $531 | +$69 |
| Other / Misc | $363 | $340 | +$23 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Tokyo
$5,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$4,747
per month
Only $4,747/mo in Graz matches $5,000/mo in Tokyo — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Tokyo on $5,000/month?
Living in Tokyo on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,417 to rent, $1,052 to groceries, $357 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 Tokyo or Graz cheaper?
Graz is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Tokyo 41.5 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Tokyo worth in Graz?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Tokyo equals ~$4,747/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.