City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Lisbon vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lisbon.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $595 | $437 | +$158 |
| Groceries | $139 | $343 | $204 |
| Dining Out | $90 | $54 | +$36 |
| Transportation | $23 | $20 | +$3 |
| Utilities | $65 | $79 | $14 |
| Other / Misc | $88 | $67 | +$21 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$1,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$315
per month
Only $315/mo in Surabaya matches $1,000/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $1,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$595 to rent, $139 to groceries, $90 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 Lisbon or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Surabaya?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$315/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.