City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Antwerp
Moderate
COL+Rent: 42.2 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Antwerp.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Antwerp | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $1,022 | $147 |
| Groceries | $687 | $332 | +$355 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $230 | $122 |
| Transportation | $41 | $46 | $5 |
| Utilities | $158 | $217 | $59 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $153 | $22 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Antwerp equivalent
$6,116
per month
You'd need $6,116/mo in Antwerp to match $2,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$875 to rent, $687 to groceries, $108 to dining.
Can I live in Antwerp on $2,000/month?
In Antwerp, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,022 rent, $332 groceries, $230 dining.
Is Surabaya or Antwerp cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Antwerp 42.2 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Antwerp?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$6,116/mo in Antwerp using COL adjustment.