City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lisbon.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lisbon | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,973 | $2,186 | +$787 |
| Groceries | $693 | $1,717 | $1,024 |
| Dining Out | $450 | $271 | +$179 |
| Transportation | $113 | $102 | +$11 |
| Utilities | $325 | $395 | $70 |
| Other / Misc | $446 | $329 | +$117 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lisbon
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,575
per month
Only $1,575/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Lisbon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lisbon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lisbon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,973 to rent, $693 to groceries, $450 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 Lisbon or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lisbon 43.8 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lisbon worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lisbon equals ~$1,575/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.