City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Krakow vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Krakow
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 27.4 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo barely covers basics in Krakow.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Krakow | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $454 | $437 | +$17 |
| Groceries | $189 | $343 | $154 |
| Dining Out | $129 | $54 | +$75 |
| Transportation | $25 | $20 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $134 | $79 | +$55 |
| Other / Misc | $69 | $67 | +$2 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Krakow
$1,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$504
per month
Only $504/mo in Surabaya matches $1,000/mo in Krakow — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Krakow on $1,000/month?
Living in Krakow on $1,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$454 to rent, $189 to groceries, $129 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,000/month?
In Surabaya, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $437 rent, $343 groceries, $54 dining.
Is Krakow or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Krakow 27.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Krakow worth in Surabaya?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Krakow equals ~$504/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.