City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Osaka.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Osaka | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,240 | $1,312 | $72 |
| Groceries | $755 | $1,030 | $275 |
| Dining Out | $237 | $163 | +$74 |
| Transportation | $153 | $61 | +$92 |
| Utilities | $430 | $237 | +$193 |
| Other / Misc | $185 | $197 | $12 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Osaka
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,433
per month
Only $1,433/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Osaka — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Osaka on $3,000/month?
Living in Osaka on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,240 to rent, $755 to groceries, $237 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 Osaka or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Osaka 28.9 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Osaka worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Osaka equals ~$1,433/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.