City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Lisbon vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lisbon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,784 | $1,312 | +$472 |
| Groceries | $416 | $1,030 | $614 |
| Dining Out | $270 | $163 | +$107 |
| Transportation | $68 | $61 | +$7 |
| Utilities | $195 | $237 | $42 |
| Other / Misc | $267 | $197 | +$70 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$945
per month
Only $945/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $3,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,784 to rent, $416 to groceries, $270 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 Lisbon or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$945/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.