City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Graz vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Graz
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,359 | $1,312 | +$47 |
| Groceries | $693 | $1,030 | $337 |
| Dining Out | $337 | $163 | +$174 |
| Transportation | $88 | $61 | +$27 |
| Utilities | $318 | $237 | +$81 |
| Other / Misc | $205 | $197 | +$8 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,051
per month
Only $1,051/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $3,000/month?
Living in Graz on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,359 to rent, $693 to groceries, $337 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 Graz or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Graz worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,051/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.