City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Florence vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Florence
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 45.3 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Florence.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Florence | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $548 | $437 | +$111 |
| Groceries | $154 | $343 | $189 |
| Dining Out | $101 | $54 | +$47 |
| Transportation | $17 | $20 | $3 |
| Utilities | $98 | $79 | +$19 |
| Other / Misc | $82 | $67 | +$15 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Florence
$1,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$305
per month
Only $305/mo in Surabaya matches $1,000/mo in Florence — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Florence on $1,000/month?
Living in Florence on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$548 to rent, $154 to groceries, $101 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,000/month?
In Surabaya, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $437 rent, $343 groceries, $54 dining.
Is Florence or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Florence 45.3 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Florence worth in Surabaya?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Florence equals ~$305/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.