City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Florence vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Florence
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 45.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Florence.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Florence | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,643 | $1,312 | +$331 |
| Groceries | $461 | $1,030 | $569 |
| Dining Out | $302 | $163 | +$139 |
| Transportation | $52 | $61 | $9 |
| Utilities | $295 | $237 | +$58 |
| Other / Misc | $247 | $197 | +$50 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Florence
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$914
per month
Only $914/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Florence — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Florence on $3,000/month?
Living in Florence on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,643 to rent, $461 to groceries, $302 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 Florence or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Florence 45.3 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Florence worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Florence equals ~$914/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.