City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Surabaya vs Antwerp — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Antwerp
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $437 | $511 | $74 |
| Groceries | $343 | $166 | +$177 |
| Dining Out | $54 | $115 | $61 |
| Transportation | $20 | $23 | $3 |
| Utilities | $79 | $108 | $29 |
| Other / Misc | $67 | $77 | $10 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,000
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$3,058
per month
You'd need $3,058/mo in Antwerp to match $1,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$437 to rent, $343 to groceries, $54 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $1,000/month?
In Antwerp, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $511 rent, $166 groceries, $115 dining.
Is Surabaya or Antwerp cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Antwerp?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$3,058/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.