City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Rome vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Rome
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 48.6 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Rome.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Rome | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,663 | $1,312 | +$351 |
| Groceries | $451 | $1,030 | $579 |
| Dining Out | $296 | $163 | +$133 |
| Transportation | $51 | $61 | $10 |
| Utilities | $289 | $237 | +$52 |
| Other / Misc | $250 | $197 | +$53 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Rome
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$852
per month
Only $852/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Rome — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Rome on $3,000/month?
Living in Rome on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,663 to rent, $451 to groceries, $296 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 Rome or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Rome 48.6 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Rome worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Rome equals ~$852/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.