City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Madrid vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Madrid
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 42.5 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Madrid.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Madrid | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,712 | $1,312 | +$400 |
| Groceries | $451 | $1,030 | $579 |
| Dining Out | $309 | $163 | +$146 |
| Transportation | $56 | $61 | $5 |
| Utilities | $214 | $237 | $23 |
| Other / Misc | $258 | $197 | +$61 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Madrid
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$974
per month
Only $974/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Madrid — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Madrid on $3,000/month?
Living in Madrid on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,712 to rent, $451 to groceries, $309 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 Madrid or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Madrid 42.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Madrid worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Madrid equals ~$974/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.