City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $801 | $875 | $74 |
| Groceries | $570 | $687 | $117 |
| Dining Out | $298 | $108 | +$190 |
| Transportation | $60 | $41 | +$19 |
| Utilities | $151 | $158 | $7 |
| Other / Misc | $120 | $131 | $11 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,022
per month
Only $1,022/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Jeddah — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $2,000/month?
Living in Jeddah on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$801 to rent, $570 to groceries, $298 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
In Surabaya, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $875 rent, $687 groceries, $108 dining.
Is Jeddah or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Jeddah worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$1,022/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.