City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Stockholm.
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Stockholm | Surabaya | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,905 | $2,186 | +$719 |
| Groceries | $761 | $1,717 | $956 |
| Dining Out | $458 | $271 | +$187 |
| Transportation | $209 | $102 | +$107 |
| Utilities | $231 | $395 | $164 |
| Other / Misc | $436 | $329 | +$107 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Stockholm
$5,000
per month
Surabaya equivalent
$1,353
per month
Only $1,353/mo in Surabaya matches $5,000/mo in Stockholm — better value.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Stockholm on $5,000/month?
Living in Stockholm on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,905 to rent, $761 to groceries, $458 to dining.
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
In Surabaya, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,186 rent, $1,717 groceries, $271 dining.
Is Stockholm or Surabaya cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Stockholm 51 vs Surabaya 13.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Stockholm worth in Surabaya?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Stockholm equals ~$1,353/mo in Surabaya using COL adjustment.