City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Ankara vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Ankara
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.2 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Ankara.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Ankara | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,077 | $2,186 | $109 |
| Groceries | $1,416 | $1,717 | $301 |
| Dining Out | $718 | $271 | +$447 |
| Transportation | $140 | $102 | +$38 |
| Utilities | $339 | $395 | $56 |
| Other / Misc | $310 | $329 | $19 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Ankara
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$3,255
per month
Only $3,255/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Ankara — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Ankara on $5,000/month?
Living in Ankara on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,077 to rent, $1,416 to groceries, $718 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
In Surabaya, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,186 rent, $1,717 groceries, $271 dining.
Is Ankara or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Ankara 21.2 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Ankara worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Ankara equals ~$3,255/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.