How expensive is Graz compared to the rest of Austria?

Graz ranks #181 out of 577 cities globally. It is 1.4% cheaper than the Austria average, based on 5 cities. The rent index is 19.3 and local purchasing power is 134.0.

What is the average rent in Graz?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Graz city centre costs approximately EUR 728 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EUR 615 (saving 16%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EUR 1,307.

Is Graz affordable to live in?

Graz is expensive by global standards. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Austria earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,969 per month after tax.

🇦🇹 Austria · 2026

Cost of Living in Graz

Close to the Austria average

Ranked #181 of 577 cities · More expensive than 68.6% of cities worldwide

-1.4%

Cost of Living

-19.2%

Rent

+9.0%

Groceries

+6.8%

Purchasing Power

Compared to Austria average · See Austria ranking →

Rent Prices in Graz

Apartment	City Centre	Outside Centre	You Save
1-Bedroom	EUR 728/mo ≈ $818	EUR 615/mo ≈ $691	16%
3-Bedroom	EUR 1,307/mo ≈ $1,470	EUR 1,031/mo ≈ $1,159	21%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Graz has a cost of living index of 47.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

47.6

Index

Sources

2.8

Gap between sources