City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Lyon vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Lyon
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Lyon.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Lyon | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,479 | $2,186 | +$293 |
| Groceries | $943 | $1,717 | $774 |
| Dining Out | $558 | $271 | +$287 |
| Transportation | $195 | $102 | +$93 |
| Utilities | $453 | $395 | +$58 |
| Other / Misc | $372 | $329 | +$43 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Lyon
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,712
per month
Only $1,712/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Lyon — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Lyon on $5,000/month?
Living in Lyon on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,479 to rent, $943 to groceries, $558 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 Lyon or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Lyon 40.3 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Lyon worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Lyon equals ~$1,712/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.