City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Izmir vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Izmir
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.2 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Izmir.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Izmir | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,225 | $1,312 | $87 |
| Groceries | $881 | $1,030 | $149 |
| Dining Out | $413 | $163 | +$250 |
| Transportation | $86 | $61 | +$25 |
| Utilities | $211 | $237 | $26 |
| Other / Misc | $184 | $197 | $13 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Izmir
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$2,050
per month
Only $2,050/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Izmir — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Izmir on $3,000/month?
Living in Izmir on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,225 to rent, $881 to groceries, $413 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 Izmir or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Izmir 20.2 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Izmir worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Izmir equals ~$2,050/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.