City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/month?
Surabaya vs Calgary — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Calgary
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 47.7 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Calgary.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Calgary | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,312 | $1,715 | $403 |
| Groceries | $1,030 | $455 | +$575 |
| Dining Out | $163 | $294 | $131 |
| Transportation | $61 | $102 | $41 |
| Utilities | $237 | $177 | +$60 |
| Other / Misc | $197 | $257 | $60 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$3,000
per month
Calgary equivalent
$10,370
per month
You'd need $10,370/mo in Calgary to match $3,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $3,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,312 to rent, $1,030 to groceries, $163 to dining.
Can I live in Calgary on $3,000/month?
In Calgary, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,715 rent, $455 groceries, $294 dining.
Is Surabaya or Calgary cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Calgary 47.7 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Calgary?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$10,370/mo in Calgary using COL adjustment.