City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Porto vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Porto
Moderate
COL+Rent: 29.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Porto.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Porto | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $806 | $656 | +$150 |
| Groceries | $253 | $515 | $262 |
| Dining Out | $161 | $81 | +$80 |
| Transportation | $40 | $31 | +$9 |
| Utilities | $118 | $119 | $1 |
| Other / Misc | $122 | $98 | +$24 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Porto
$1,500
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$695
per month
Only $695/mo in Surabaya matches $1,500/mo in Porto — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Porto on $1,500/month?
Living in Porto on $1,500/mo is rated "Moderate". Budget allocates ~$806 to rent, $253 to groceries, $161 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 Porto or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Porto 29.8 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Porto worth in Surabaya?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Porto equals ~$695/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.