City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Madrid vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Madrid
Moderate
COL+Rent: 42.5 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Madrid.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Madrid | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,141 | $875 | +$266 |
| Groceries | $301 | $687 | $386 |
| Dining Out | $206 | $108 | +$98 |
| Transportation | $38 | $41 | $3 |
| Utilities | $143 | $158 | $15 |
| Other / Misc | $171 | $131 | +$40 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Madrid
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$649
per month
Only $649/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Madrid — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Madrid on $2,000/month?
Living in Madrid on $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$1,141 to rent, $301 to groceries, $206 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
In Surabaya, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $875 rent, $687 groceries, $108 dining.
Is Madrid or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Madrid 42.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Madrid worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Madrid equals ~$649/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.