City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Milan vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Milan
Moderate
COL+Rent: 57 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Milan.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Milan | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,723 | $1,312 | +$411 |
| Groceries | $419 | $1,030 | $611 |
| Dining Out | $284 | $163 | +$121 |
| Transportation | $47 | $61 | $14 |
| Utilities | $269 | $237 | +$32 |
| Other / Misc | $258 | $197 | +$61 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Milan
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$726
per month
Only $726/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Milan — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Milan on $3,000/month?
Living in Milan on $3,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$1,723 to rent, $419 to groceries, $284 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 Milan or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Milan 57 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Milan worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Milan equals ~$726/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.