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
| Category | Osaka | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.