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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Cost of Living in Graz

How much you'll actually spend โ€” not what travel blogs tell you

Monthly budget ยท Single ยท city center

$1,820/mo

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Rent(1BR)$772
Groceries & eating out$529
Transport$76
Utilities & phones$443
Average local salary (after tax)$3,058/mo

The real monthly damage

Rent โ€” the biggest line item

1BR, city center$772/mo
1BR, outside center$693/mo
3BR, city center$1,463/mo
3BR, outside center$1,190/mo

Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.

Grocery prices โ€” the supermarket reality check

Milk (1L)$1.75
Bread (loaf)$2.69
Eggs (12)$5.26
Rice (1kg)$3.63
Chicken (1kg)$15
Apples (1kg)$3.00
Tomatoes (1kg)$4.12
Potatoes (1kg)$2.18
Water (1.5L)$0.95
Wine (mid-range)$9.16
Beer (0.5L)$1.56

Eating out โ€” because you won't cook every night

Cheap meal$18
Mid-range dinner for 2$82
Cappuccino$4.63
Beer (draught)$5.87
Coke (0.33L)$4.28

Getting around โ€” or trying to

Monthly pass$76
Single ride$3.70
Taxi start$4.93
Taxi per km$1.76
Gasoline (1L)$1.89

30-day trial run

What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.

Short-term rental$1,158
Food (2 meals + coffee/day)$1,196
Transport (2 rides/day)$222
SIM card$14
Total 30 days$2,590

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Graz?โ–ผ

A single person can expect to spend about $1,820/month in Graz, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,439/month.

What is the average salary in Graz?โ–ผ

The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Graz is about $3,058, according to Numbeo data.

Is Graz expensive compared to other cities?โ–ผ

Compared to similar cities: Leipzig ($1,734/mo), Athens ($1,566/mo), Tallinn ($1,779/mo), Bucharest ($1,310/mo), Marseille ($1,789/mo). Graz comes in at $1,820/mo for a single person.

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Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.