City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Antwerp vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Antwerp
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Antwerp.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $511 | $437 | +$74 |
| Groceries | $166 | $343 | $177 |
| Dining Out | $115 | $54 | +$61 |
| Transportation | $23 | $20 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $108 | $79 | +$29 |
| Other / Misc | $77 | $67 | +$10 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$1,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$327
per month
Only $327/mo in Surabaya matches $1,000/mo in Antwerp — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Antwerp on $1,000/month?
Living in Antwerp on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$511 to rent, $166 to groceries, $115 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,000/month?
In Surabaya, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $437 rent, $343 groceries, $54 dining.
Is Antwerp or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Antwerp worth in Surabaya?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$327/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.