City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Surabaya vs Ankara — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Ankara
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 21.2 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Ankara.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Ankara | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $656 | $623 | +$33 |
| Groceries | $515 | $425 | +$90 |
| Dining Out | $81 | $215 | $134 |
| Transportation | $31 | $42 | $11 |
| Utilities | $119 | $102 | +$17 |
| Other / Misc | $98 | $93 | +$5 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,500
per month
Ankara equivalent
$2,304
per month
You'd need $2,304/mo in Ankara to match $1,500/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,500/month?
Living in Surabaya on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$656 to rent, $515 to groceries, $81 to dining.
Can I live in Ankara on $1,500/month?
In Ankara, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $623 rent, $425 groceries, $215 dining.
Is Surabaya or Ankara cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Ankara 21.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Surabaya worth in Ankara?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$2,304/mo in Ankara using COL adjustment.