City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hyderabad | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,506 | $1,312 | +$194 |
| Groceries | $628 | $1,030 | $402 |
| Dining Out | $377 | $163 | +$214 |
| Transportation | $69 | $61 | +$8 |
| Utilities | $195 | $237 | $42 |
| Other / Misc | $225 | $197 | +$28 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hyderabad
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$2,202
per month
Only $2,202/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Hyderabad — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hyderabad on $3,000/month?
Living in Hyderabad on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,506 to rent, $628 to groceries, $377 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 Hyderabad or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hyderabad 18.8 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Hyderabad worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Hyderabad equals ~$2,202/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.