City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Davao vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Davao | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,605 | $2,186 | $581 |
| Groceries | $1,828 | $1,717 | +$111 |
| Dining Out | $548 | $271 | +$277 |
| Transportation | $91 | $102 | $11 |
| Utilities | $686 | $395 | +$291 |
| Other / Misc | $242 | $329 | $87 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Davao
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$4,929
per month
Only $4,929/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Davao — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Davao on $5,000/month?
Living in Davao on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,605 to rent, $1,828 to groceries, $548 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 Davao or Surabaya cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Davao 14 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Davao worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Davao equals ~$4,929/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.