City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Krakow.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Krakow | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,272 | $2,186 | +$86 |
| Groceries | $945 | $1,717 | $772 |
| Dining Out | $645 | $271 | +$374 |
| Transportation | $125 | $102 | +$23 |
| Utilities | $672 | $395 | +$277 |
| Other / Misc | $341 | $329 | +$12 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Krakow
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$2,518
per month
Only $2,518/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Krakow — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Krakow on $5,000/month?
Living in Krakow on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,272 to rent, $945 to groceries, $645 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
In Surabaya, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,186 rent, $1,717 groceries, $271 dining.
Is Krakow or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Krakow 27.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Krakow worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Krakow equals ~$2,518/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.