City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
London vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
London
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 72.9 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in London.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | London | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $3,019 | $2,186 | +$833 |
| Groceries | $571 | $1,717 | $1,146 |
| Dining Out | $455 | $271 | +$184 |
| Transportation | $153 | $102 | +$51 |
| Utilities | $349 | $395 | $46 |
| Other / Misc | $453 | $329 | +$124 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
London
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$947
per month
Only $947/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in London — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in London on $5,000/month?
Living in London on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$3,019 to rent, $571 to groceries, $455 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 London or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: London 72.9 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in London worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in London equals ~$947/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.