City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Edinburgh vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Edinburgh
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Edinburgh.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Edinburgh | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $976 | $875 | +$101 |
| Groceries | $332 | $687 | $355 |
| Dining Out | $254 | $108 | +$146 |
| Transportation | $88 | $41 | +$47 |
| Utilities | $203 | $158 | +$45 |
| Other / Misc | $147 | $131 | +$16 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Edinburgh
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$685
per month
Only $685/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Edinburgh — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Edinburgh on $2,000/month?
Living in Edinburgh on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$976 to rent, $332 to groceries, $254 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 Edinburgh or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Edinburgh 40.3 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Edinburgh worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Edinburgh equals ~$685/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.