How much do you need to earn to live in Graz? We calculate the gross monthly salary required to cover rent, food, transport, and utilities — accounting for Austria's tax system.
You need at least €1,799/month gross to live in Graz on a budget.
For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,159/month gross (€1,633 net after ~24% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | €700 Cheapest neighborhood (Gries) | €850 Median neighborhood | €1,100 Premium neighborhood (Innere Stadt) |
| Groceries | €300 | €360 | €450 |
| Transport | €52 | €52 | €52 |
| Utilities | €191 | €191 | €191 |
| Dining & Entertainment | €150 | €180 | €225 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | €1,393 | €1,633 | €2,018 |
€1,799/month gross
€2,159/month gross
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1-bedroom second-hand rents across 8 neighborhoods in Graz
Gries
12 min by tram
€700 - €850
Mariatrost
25 min by tram
€700 - €850
Jakomini
10 min by tram
€750 - €900
Innere Stadt
5 min by walk
€1,000 - €1,200
Geidorf
10 min by tram
€900 - €1,100
St. Leonhard
12 min by tram
€800 - €1,000
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Open calculatorWe total monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then reverse-calculate the gross salary needed to cover those expenses after Austria's income tax and social contributions. Rent data comes from second-hand market listings (what expats actually pay). All figures are based on 2026 data from official government statistics. See our data sources for full attribution.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least €1,799/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Graz. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for €2,159/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Austria.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 8 neighborhoods in Graz is approximately €884/month. Rents range from €700 in Gries to €1,200 in Innere Stadt.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Graz cost approximately €300. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Austria are progressive. At the budget salary level of €1,799/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 23%. At the comfortable level of €2,159/month, it rises to approximately 24%. This includes income tax and social contributions.