City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Stockholm vs Surabaya — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Stockholm
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 51 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,743 | $1,312 | +$431 |
| Groceries | $457 | $1,030 | $573 |
| Dining Out | $275 | $163 | +$112 |
| Transportation | $125 | $61 | +$64 |
| Utilities | $139 | $237 | $98 |
| Other / Misc | $261 | $197 | +$64 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$3,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$812
per month
Only $812/mo in Surabaya matches $3,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $3,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,743 to rent, $457 to groceries, $275 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 Stockholm or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Surabaya?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$812/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.