What is the cost of living in Graz?

The cost of living in Graz is 52.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 47.6). Groceries are 25.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 33.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 728 per month. Local purchasing power index is 134.0 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Austria?

In Austria, a gross salary of EUR 50,000 per year results in approximately EUR 2,969 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 28.7%). Use our Austria tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇹 Austria · #174 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Graz?

Q: Should I move to Graz?

Graz, Austria has a cost of living 52.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 47.6). It is ranked #174 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 134.0 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Austria earning EUR 50,000 gross take home approximately EUR 2,969/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

52.4% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-52.4%

vs NYC

EUR 728

1-BR, city centre

EUR 2,969

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: EUR 50,000 gross/year in Austria → EUR 2,969/month net after tax (28.7% effective rate). Full Austria tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Graz

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

47.6 Expensive

Rent

19.3 Very affordable

Groceries

74.2 Moderate

Restaurants

66.2 Moderate

Purchasing Power

134.0 Very strong

Rent in Graz

1-BR, city centre EUR 728/mo

1-BR, outside centre EUR 615/mo

3-BR, city centre EUR 1,307/mo

3-BR, outside centre EUR 1,031/mo

Save by going outside centre 16% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Austria take-home pay

EUR 50,000 → EUR 2,969/Net take-home (28.7% effective rate, single filer)

Full Austria tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇦🇹 Vienna

Austria

CoL index 50.7

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🇦🇹 Linz

Austria

CoL index 44.0

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🇦🇹 Villach

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CoL index 41.2

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