Can you live in Graz with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $2,117, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Graz with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,117, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Graz with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,117, you would have roughly $883 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Graz with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,117, you would have roughly $2,883 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Graz with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $2,117, you would have roughly $5,883 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Graz, Austria

How much does it really cost to live in Graz? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 290,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city 💱 EUR

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$ $1,000 1-bedroom rent / mo

86 Quality of life / 100

88 Safety / 100

86 Internet / 100

44 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,000
Food (moderate)	$410
Transport	$40
Utilities	$115
Internet	$32
Healthcare	$100
Entertainment	$200
Total (moderate)	$2,117

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Graz.

Shared accommodation	$400
Studio	$700
1-bedroom	$1,000
2-bedroom	$1,400
3-bedroom	$1,850

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City Scores

How Graz rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityVienna
LanguageGerman
CurrencyEUR
Time zoneEurope/Vienna

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Pros and Cons of Graz

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,450 per month Basic $1,672 per month Moderate $2,117 per month Comfortable $2,800 per month Premium $4,285 per month

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Can You Live in Graz on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-1,117 / month
$ 2,000	Tight Budget	$-117 / month
$ 3,000	Comfortable	$883 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,883 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$5,883 / month