City Budget Comparison

Can You Live on $1,500/month?

Osaka vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown

Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026

Feasibility

Osaka

Comfortable

COL+Rent: 28.9 (NYC=100)

$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.

Surabaya

Comfortable

COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)

$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.

Budget Breakdown

CategoryOsakaSurabayaDiff
Rent (avg 1BR)$620$656$36
Groceries$377$515$138
Dining Out$119$81+$38
Transportation$76$31+$45
Utilities$215$119+$96
Other / Misc$93$98$5
Total$1,500$1,500

Purchasing Power

Osaka

$1,500

per month

Surabaya equivalent

$716

per month

Only $716/mo in Surabaya matches $1,500/mo in Osaka — better value.

Other Budget Levels

FAQ

Can I live in Osaka on $1,500/month?
Living in Osaka on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$620 to rent, $377 to groceries, $119 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,500/month?
In Surabaya, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $656 rent, $515 groceries, $81 dining.
Is Osaka or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Osaka 28.9 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Osaka worth in Surabaya?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Osaka equals ~$716/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.

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