City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Bergen vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bergen
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Bergen.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $969 | $875 | +$94 |
| Groceries | $437 | $687 | $250 |
| Dining Out | $239 | $108 | +$131 |
| Transportation | $68 | $41 | +$27 |
| Utilities | $141 | $158 | $17 |
| Other / Misc | $146 | $131 | +$15 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$547
per month
Only $547/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Bergen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bergen on $2,000/month?
Living in Bergen on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$969 to rent, $437 to groceries, $239 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 Bergen or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Bergen worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$547/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.