City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Marseille vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Marseille
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 38.4 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Marseille.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Marseille | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $485 | $437 | +$48 |
| Groceries | $195 | $343 | $148 |
| Dining Out | $112 | $54 | +$58 |
| Transportation | $41 | $20 | +$21 |
| Utilities | $94 | $79 | +$15 |
| Other / Misc | $73 | $67 | +$6 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Marseille
$1,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$359
per month
Only $359/mo in Surabaya matches $1,000/mo in Marseille — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Marseille on $1,000/month?
Living in Marseille on $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Budget allocates ~$485 to rent, $195 to groceries, $112 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,000/month?
In Surabaya, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $437 rent, $343 groceries, $54 dining.
Is Marseille or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Marseille 38.4 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Marseille worth in Surabaya?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Marseille equals ~$359/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.