City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Gothenburg vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Gothenburg
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 37 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Gothenburg.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Gothenburg | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,527 | $1,312 | +$215 |
| Groceries | $566 | $1,030 | $464 |
| Dining Out | $351 | $163 | +$188 |
| Transportation | $157 | $61 | +$96 |
| Utilities | $171 | $237 | $66 |
| Other / Misc | $228 | $197 | +$31 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Gothenburg
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,119
per month
Only $1,119/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Gothenburg — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Gothenburg on $3,000/month?
Living in Gothenburg on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,527 to rent, $566 to groceries, $351 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 Gothenburg or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Gothenburg 37 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Gothenburg worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Gothenburg equals ~$1,119/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.