City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hyderabad | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,004 | $875 | +$129 |
| Groceries | $418 | $687 | $269 |
| Dining Out | $251 | $108 | +$143 |
| Transportation | $46 | $41 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $130 | $158 | $28 |
| Other / Misc | $151 | $131 | +$20 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hyderabad
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,468
per month
Only $1,468/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Hyderabad — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hyderabad on $2,000/month?
Living in Hyderabad on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,004 to rent, $418 to groceries, $251 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
In Surabaya, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $875 rent, $687 groceries, $108 dining.
Is Hyderabad or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hyderabad 18.8 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Hyderabad worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Hyderabad equals ~$1,468/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.