City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Hyderabad | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,510 | $2,186 | +$324 |
| Groceries | $1,046 | $1,717 | $671 |
| Dining Out | $628 | $271 | +$357 |
| Transportation | $115 | $102 | +$13 |
| Utilities | $324 | $395 | $71 |
| Other / Misc | $377 | $329 | +$48 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Hyderabad
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$3,670
per month
Only $3,670/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Hyderabad — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Hyderabad on $5,000/month?
Living in Hyderabad on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,510 to rent, $1,046 to groceries, $628 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 Hyderabad or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Hyderabad 18.8 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Hyderabad worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Hyderabad equals ~$3,670/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.