City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Bergen.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Bergen | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,423 | $2,186 | +$237 |
| Groceries | $1,093 | $1,717 | $624 |
| Dining Out | $598 | $271 | +$327 |
| Transportation | $170 | $102 | +$68 |
| Utilities | $353 | $395 | $42 |
| Other / Misc | $363 | $329 | +$34 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Bergen
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,366
per month
Only $1,366/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Bergen — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Bergen on $5,000/month?
Living in Bergen on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,423 to rent, $1,093 to groceries, $598 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
In Surabaya, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,186 rent, $1,717 groceries, $271 dining.
Is Bergen or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Bergen 50.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Bergen worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Bergen equals ~$1,366/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.