City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Bergen vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Bergen
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 50.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,454 | $1,312 | +$142 |
| Groceries | $656 | $1,030 | $374 |
| Dining Out | $359 | $163 | +$196 |
| Transportation | $102 | $61 | +$41 |
| Utilities | $212 | $237 | $25 |
| Other / Misc | $217 | $197 | +$20 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$820
per month
Only $820/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Bergen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bergen on $3,000/month?
Living in Bergen on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,454 to rent, $656 to groceries, $359 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 Bergen or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Bergen worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$820/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.