City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Graz vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Graz.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $680 | $656 | +$24 |
| Groceries | $347 | $515 | $168 |
| Dining Out | $169 | $81 | +$88 |
| Transportation | $44 | $31 | +$13 |
| Utilities | $159 | $119 | +$40 |
| Other / Misc | $101 | $98 | +$3 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$1,500
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$525
per month
Only $525/mo in Surabaya matches $1,500/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $1,500/month?
Living in Graz on $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$680 to rent, $347 to groceries, $169 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,500/month?
In Surabaya, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $656 rent, $515 groceries, $81 dining.
Is Graz or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Graz worth in Surabaya?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$525/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.