City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Rio de Janeiro vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rio de Janeiro
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 22.1 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rio de Janeiro.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rio de Janeiro | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $849 | $875 | $26 |
| Groceries | $523 | $687 | $164 |
| Dining Out | $259 | $108 | +$151 |
| Transportation | $106 | $41 | +$65 |
| Utilities | $137 | $158 | $21 |
| Other / Misc | $126 | $131 | $5 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rio de Janeiro
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,249
per month
Only $1,249/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Rio de Janeiro — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rio de Janeiro on $2,000/month?
Living in Rio de Janeiro on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$849 to rent, $523 to groceries, $259 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 Rio de Janeiro or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rio de Janeiro 22.1 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Rio de Janeiro worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Rio de Janeiro equals ~$1,249/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.