City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Graz.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Graz | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,265 | $2,186 | +$79 |
| Groceries | $1,155 | $1,717 | $562 |
| Dining Out | $562 | $271 | +$291 |
| Transportation | $147 | $102 | +$45 |
| Utilities | $531 | $395 | +$136 |
| Other / Misc | $340 | $329 | +$11 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Graz
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,751
per month
Only $1,751/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Graz — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Graz on $5,000/month?
Living in Graz on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,265 to rent, $1,155 to groceries, $562 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
In Surabaya, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,186 rent, $1,717 groceries, $271 dining.
Is Graz or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Graz 39.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Graz worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Graz equals ~$1,751/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.