City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Madrid.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Madrid | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,853 | $2,186 | +$667 |
| Groceries | $752 | $1,717 | $965 |
| Dining Out | $516 | $271 | +$245 |
| Transportation | $94 | $102 | $8 |
| Utilities | $357 | $395 | $38 |
| Other / Misc | $428 | $329 | +$99 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Madrid
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,624
per month
Only $1,624/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Madrid — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Madrid on $5,000/month?
Living in Madrid on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,853 to rent, $752 to groceries, $516 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 Madrid or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Madrid 42.5 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Madrid worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Madrid equals ~$1,624/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.