City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Bali vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bali
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 16 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bali.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bali | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,384 | $1,312 | +$72 |
| Groceries | $939 | $1,030 | $91 |
| Dining Out | $199 | $163 | +$36 |
| Transportation | $55 | $61 | $6 |
| Utilities | $215 | $237 | $22 |
| Other / Misc | $208 | $197 | +$11 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bali
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$2,588
per month
Only $2,588/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Bali — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bali on $3,000/month?
Living in Bali on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,384 to rent, $939 to groceries, $199 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 Bali or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bali 16 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Bali worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Bali equals ~$2,588/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.