City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Brasília.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Brasília | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,895 | $2,186 | $291 |
| Groceries | $1,422 | $1,717 | $295 |
| Dining Out | $738 | $271 | +$467 |
| Transportation | $292 | $102 | +$190 |
| Utilities | $369 | $395 | $26 |
| Other / Misc | $284 | $329 | $45 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Brasília
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$3,855
per month
Only $3,855/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Brasília — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Brasília on $5,000/month?
Living in Brasília on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,895 to rent, $1,422 to groceries, $738 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 Brasília or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Brasília 17.9 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Brasília worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Brasília equals ~$3,855/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.