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Cost of Living in Graz

Graz, Steiermark, Austria · Population 292,630

▲ +0% vs Austria average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)€957 ($1,040)
Couple, monthly€1,724 ($1,874)
Family of four, monthly€2,254 ($2,450)

Estimated Prices in Graz

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant€9.36 ($10.18)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range€37.45 ($40.70)per meal
Cappuccino€2.81 ($3.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)€212 ($231)per month
Monthly public transport pass€34.33 ($37.31)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment€90.50 ($98.37)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)€26.21 ($28.49)per month
Fitness club membership€26.21 ($28.49)per month
Cinema ticket€6.87 ($7.46)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre€478 ($519)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre€332 ($361)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre€997 ($1,084)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Graz is €3,121 ($3,392) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €957 ($1,040) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,244 ($1,352) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€332 ($361)) represents about 35% of the total single-person budget.

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22 km away · Steiermark

Stainz

24 km away · Steiermark

Köflach

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Leibnitz

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Deutschlandsberg

33 km away · Steiermark

Feldbach

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Other Major Cities in Austria

Vienna

Wien · pop. 2,223,236

€1,195 ($1,298) / mo

Linz

Oberösterreich · pop. 211,944

€898 ($976) / mo

Salzburg

Salzburg · pop. 155,021

€898 ($976) / mo

Innsbruck

Tirol · pop. 132,499

€898 ($976) / mo

Klagenfurt

Kärnten · pop. 101,403

€898 ($976) / mo

Wels

Oberösterreich · pop. 65,303

€898 ($976) / mo

Villach

Kärnten · pop. 65,127

€898 ($976) / mo

Sankt Pölten

Niederösterreich · pop. 55,514

€898 ($976) / mo

Living in Graz

Graz is one of the key cities in Austria. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €957 ($1,040), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €332 ($361) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to €2,254 ($2,450) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €1,724 ($1,874) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Graz is €3,121 ($3,392). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,244 ($1,352) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graz expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated €957 ($1,040) per month in Graz including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Austria.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Graz?
A net salary of around €1,244 ($1,352) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Graz with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Graz is €3,121 ($3,392).
How much is rent in Graz?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated €478 ($519) per month in the city centre and €332 ($361) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about €997 ($1,084).
Is Graz cheaper than Austria on average?
No — Graz is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Austria average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Graz?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at €212 ($231) in Graz. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about €9 ($10) and a cappuccino runs around €3 ($3).
How do transport costs in Graz compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Graz is estimated at €34 ($37). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Graz are estimates based on Austria national averages adjusted for city size (population 292,630). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.