City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Surabaya vs Da Nang — 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.
Da Nang
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Da Nang.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Da Nang | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $437 | $444 | $7 |
| Groceries | $343 | $334 | +$9 |
| Dining Out | $54 | $56 | $2 |
| Transportation | $20 | $12 | +$8 |
| Utilities | $79 | $88 | $9 |
| Other / Misc | $67 | $66 | +$1 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,000
per month
Da Nang equivalent
$1,014
per month
You'd need $1,014/mo in Da Nang 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 Da Nang on $1,000/month?
In Da Nang, $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $444 rent, $334 groceries, $56 dining.
Is Surabaya or Da Nang cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Da Nang 14 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Da Nang?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$1,014/mo in Da Nang using COL adjustment.