City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Jeddah vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Jeddah
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $601 | $656 | $55 |
| Groceries | $428 | $515 | $87 |
| Dining Out | $223 | $81 | +$142 |
| Transportation | $45 | $31 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $113 | $119 | $6 |
| Other / Misc | $90 | $98 | $8 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$1,500
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$767
per month
Only $767/mo in Surabaya matches $1,500/mo in Jeddah — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $1,500/month?
Living in Jeddah on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$601 to rent, $428 to groceries, $223 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,500/month?
In Surabaya, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $656 rent, $515 groceries, $81 dining.
Is Jeddah or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Jeddah worth in Surabaya?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$767/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.