City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Antwerp vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Antwerp
Moderate
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Antwerp.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,022 | $875 | +$147 |
| Groceries | $332 | $687 | $355 |
| Dining Out | $230 | $108 | +$122 |
| Transportation | $46 | $41 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $217 | $158 | +$59 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $131 | +$22 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$654
per month
Only $654/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Antwerp — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Antwerp on $2,000/month?
Living in Antwerp on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$1,022 to rent, $332 to groceries, $230 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
In Surabaya, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $875 rent, $687 groceries, $108 dining.
Is Antwerp or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Antwerp worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$654/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.