City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Jeddah.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Jeddah | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,201 | $1,312 | $111 |
| Groceries | $856 | $1,030 | $174 |
| Dining Out | $446 | $163 | +$283 |
| Transportation | $90 | $61 | +$29 |
| Utilities | $226 | $237 | $11 |
| Other / Misc | $181 | $197 | $16 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Jeddah
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,533
per month
Only $1,533/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Jeddah — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Jeddah on $3,000/month?
Living in Jeddah on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,201 to rent, $856 to groceries, $446 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 Jeddah or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Jeddah 27 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Jeddah worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Jeddah equals ~$1,533/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.