City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Delhi | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,537 | $1,312 | +$225 |
| Groceries | $586 | $1,030 | $444 |
| Dining Out | $398 | $163 | +$235 |
| Transportation | $66 | $61 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $182 | $237 | $55 |
| Other / Misc | $231 | $197 | +$34 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Delhi
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$2,010
per month
Only $2,010/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Delhi — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Delhi on $3,000/month?
Living in Delhi on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,537 to rent, $586 to groceries, $398 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 Delhi or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Delhi 20.6 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Delhi worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Delhi equals ~$2,010/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.