City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Izmir.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Izmir | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,042 | $2,186 | $144 |
| Groceries | $1,469 | $1,717 | $248 |
| Dining Out | $688 | $271 | +$417 |
| Transportation | $143 | $102 | +$41 |
| Utilities | $351 | $395 | $44 |
| Other / Misc | $307 | $329 | $22 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Izmir
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$3,416
per month
Only $3,416/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Izmir — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Izmir on $5,000/month?
Living in Izmir on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,042 to rent, $1,469 to groceries, $688 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 Izmir or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Izmir 20.2 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Izmir worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Izmir equals ~$3,416/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.