City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Bergen vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bergen
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Bergen.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $485 | $437 | +$48 |
| Groceries | $219 | $343 | $124 |
| Dining Out | $120 | $54 | +$66 |
| Transportation | $34 | $20 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $71 | $79 | $8 |
| Other / Misc | $71 | $67 | +$4 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$1,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$273
per month
Only $273/mo in Surabaya matches $1,000/mo in Bergen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bergen on $1,000/month?
Living in Bergen on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$485 to rent, $219 to groceries, $120 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 Bergen or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Bergen worth in Surabaya?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$273/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.