Austria · Europe
Graz
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,870Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,260/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Austria.
Healthcare
Universal statutory health insurance (e-card) covers nearly all residents, with high-quality public hospitals in Vienna, Graz and Salzburg plus optional private insurance for faster access and private rooms.
Taxes
Austrian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions, at progressive rates up to 55%, with double tax treaties applying either exemption-with-progression or credit relief.
English
Very high — English is widely spoken in Vienna, Salzburg and other tourist and business centres, and taught as the main foreign language in schools, though German dominates daily administration.
Getting in — Austria
Full Austria guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Residence Permit — Student
Up to 1 year, renewable for the course
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Graz at a glance
Graz, Austria costs about $1,870 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 43% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $800 and the smallest is transport at $50. In our data internet averages 190 Mbps and safety scores 9/10. Similar cities range from Toulouse at $1,850 a month to Montpellier at $1,890.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Graz
How much does it cost to live in Graz?
A solo remote worker in Graz, Austria spends an estimated $1,870 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Graz?
Rent in Graz is an estimated $800 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Graz?
Internet in Graz averages 190 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Graz?
A coworking space in Graz costs an estimated $140 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Graz safe?
Graz has a safety score of 9/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Graz's nomad score?
Graz scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.