City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Delhi vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Delhi | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,025 | $875 | +$150 |
| Groceries | $391 | $687 | $296 |
| Dining Out | $265 | $108 | +$157 |
| Transportation | $44 | $41 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $122 | $158 | $36 |
| Other / Misc | $153 | $131 | +$22 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Delhi
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,340
per month
Only $1,340/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Delhi — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Delhi on $2,000/month?
Living in Delhi on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,025 to rent, $391 to groceries, $265 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
In Surabaya, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $875 rent, $687 groceries, $108 dining.
Is Delhi or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Delhi 20.6 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Delhi worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Delhi equals ~$1,340/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.