City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Antwerp vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Antwerp
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Antwerp.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Antwerp | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,533 | $1,312 | +$221 |
| Groceries | $497 | $1,030 | $533 |
| Dining Out | $345 | $163 | +$182 |
| Transportation | $69 | $61 | +$8 |
| Utilities | $325 | $237 | +$88 |
| Other / Misc | $231 | $197 | +$34 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Antwerp
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$981
per month
Only $981/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Antwerp — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Antwerp on $3,000/month?
Living in Antwerp on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,533 to rent, $497 to groceries, $345 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $3,000/month?
In Surabaya, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,312 rent, $1,030 groceries, $163 dining.
Is Antwerp or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Antwerp 42.2 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Antwerp worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Antwerp equals ~$981/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.