City in Styria, Austria
Cost of living in Graz
How much a month costs in Graz
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,030–2,930 (€1,800–2,600).
Prices in Graz
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €750–1,200 | $844–1,350 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €600–950 | $675–1,070 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €22–38 | $25–43 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €85–150 | $96–169 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–12 | $9.0–13.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €18–30 | $20–34 |
| Cappuccino | €3–5 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–6 | $4.5–6.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €2–3 | $2.3–3.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €9–16 | $10.1–18.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–50 | $28–56 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Value for money: 41/100
A value score of 41/100 means Graz gives more quality of life per dollar than 40% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 79/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 8 places we cover in Austria.
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Cost of living across Austria
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Graz
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu | Romania | $1,160–1,690 |
| Santiago de Compostela | Spain | $1,580–2,250 |
| Toledo | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Córdoba | Spain | $1,690–2,360 |
| Meteora | Greece | $1,690–2,480 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Graz?
About $1,130–1,630 on a lean budget, $2,030–2,930 for a comfortable month and $3,600–5,850 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Graz?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €750–1,200 ($844–1,350) a month in the center and €600–950 ($675–1,070) outside it.
How much does food cost in Graz?
A local meal is €8–12 ($9.0–13.5); a mid-range restaurant is €18–30 ($20–34) per person.
Is Austria expensive?
Prices in Austria are about 82% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Graz Tourism
- Holding Graz Linien
- Graz Airport
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.