City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Osaka | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $826 | $875 | $49 |
| Groceries | $503 | $687 | $184 |
| Dining Out | $158 | $108 | +$50 |
| Transportation | $102 | $41 | +$61 |
| Utilities | $286 | $158 | +$128 |
| Other / Misc | $125 | $131 | $6 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Osaka
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$955
per month
Only $955/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Osaka — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Osaka on $2,000/month?
Living in Osaka on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$826 to rent, $503 to groceries, $158 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
In Surabaya, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $875 rent, $687 groceries, $108 dining.
Is Osaka or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Osaka 28.9 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Osaka worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Osaka equals ~$955/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.