City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Hyderabad vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Hyderabad
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hyderabad | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $753 | $656 | +$97 |
| Groceries | $314 | $515 | $201 |
| Dining Out | $188 | $81 | +$107 |
| Transportation | $35 | $31 | +$4 |
| Utilities | $97 | $119 | $22 |
| Other / Misc | $113 | $98 | +$15 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hyderabad
$1,500
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,101
per month
Only $1,101/mo in Surabaya matches $1,500/mo in Hyderabad — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hyderabad on $1,500/month?
Living in Hyderabad on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$753 to rent, $314 to groceries, $188 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 Hyderabad or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hyderabad 18.8 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Hyderabad worth in Surabaya?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Hyderabad equals ~$1,101/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.