City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Perth vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Perth
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 55.7 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Perth.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Perth | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,859 | $2,186 | +$673 |
| Groceries | $768 | $1,717 | $949 |
| Dining Out | $492 | $271 | +$221 |
| Transportation | $181 | $102 | +$79 |
| Utilities | $272 | $395 | $123 |
| Other / Misc | $428 | $329 | +$99 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Perth
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,239
per month
Only $1,239/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Perth — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Perth on $5,000/month?
Living in Perth on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,859 to rent, $768 to groceries, $492 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
In Surabaya, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,186 rent, $1,717 groceries, $271 dining.
Is Perth or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Perth 55.7 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Perth worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Perth equals ~$1,239/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.