City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Krakow vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Krakow
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 27.4 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Krakow.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Krakow | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $909 | $875 | +$34 |
| Groceries | $378 | $687 | $309 |
| Dining Out | $258 | $108 | +$150 |
| Transportation | $50 | $41 | +$9 |
| Utilities | $269 | $158 | +$111 |
| Other / Misc | $136 | $131 | +$5 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Krakow
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,007
per month
Only $1,007/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Krakow — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Krakow on $2,000/month?
Living in Krakow on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$909 to rent, $378 to groceries, $258 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 Krakow or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Krakow 27.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Krakow worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Krakow equals ~$1,007/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.