City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Krakow.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Krakow | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,363 | $1,312 | +$51 |
| Groceries | $567 | $1,030 | $463 |
| Dining Out | $387 | $163 | +$224 |
| Transportation | $75 | $61 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $403 | $237 | +$166 |
| Other / Misc | $205 | $197 | +$8 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Krakow
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,511
per month
Only $1,511/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Krakow — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Krakow on $3,000/month?
Living in Krakow on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,363 to rent, $567 to groceries, $387 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 Krakow or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Krakow 27.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Krakow worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Krakow equals ~$1,511/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.