City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Stockholm vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo barely covers basics in Stockholm.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,162 | $875 | +$287 |
| Groceries | $304 | $687 | $383 |
| Dining Out | $183 | $108 | +$75 |
| Transportation | $84 | $41 | +$43 |
| Utilities | $92 | $158 | $66 |
| Other / Misc | $175 | $131 | +$44 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$2,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$541
per month
Only $541/mo in Surabaya matches $2,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $2,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $2,000/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Budget allocates ~$1,162 to rent, $304 to groceries, $183 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 Stockholm or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Surabaya?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$541/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.