City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Surabaya vs Athens — 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.
Athens
Moderate
COL+Rent: 38.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Athens.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Athens | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $775 | +$100 |
| Groceries | $687 | $470 | +$217 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $352 | $244 |
| Transportation | $41 | $45 | $4 |
| Utilities | $158 | $241 | $83 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $117 | +$14 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Athens equivalent
$5,623
per month
You'd need $5,623/mo in Athens 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 Athens on $2,000/month?
In Athens, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $775 rent, $470 groceries, $352 dining.
Is Surabaya or Athens cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Athens 38.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Athens?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$5,623/mo in Athens using COL adjustment.