City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Brasília vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Brasília
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 17.9 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brasília | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,137 | $1,312 | $175 |
| Groceries | $853 | $1,030 | $177 |
| Dining Out | $443 | $163 | +$280 |
| Transportation | $175 | $61 | +$114 |
| Utilities | $221 | $237 | $16 |
| Other / Misc | $171 | $197 | $26 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brasília
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$2,313
per month
Only $2,313/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Brasília — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Brasília on $3,000/month?
Living in Brasília on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,137 to rent, $853 to groceries, $443 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 Brasília or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brasília 17.9 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Brasília worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Brasília equals ~$2,313/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.