City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/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)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Da Nang
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Da Nang.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Da Nang | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $656 | $666 | $10 |
| Groceries | $515 | $501 | +$14 |
| Dining Out | $81 | $83 | $2 |
| Transportation | $31 | $17 | +$14 |
| Utilities | $119 | $132 | $13 |
| Other / Misc | $98 | $101 | $3 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,500
per month
Da Nang equivalent
$1,522
per month
You'd need $1,522/mo in Da Nang to match $1,500/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,500/month?
Living in Surabaya on $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$656 to rent, $515 to groceries, $81 to dining.
Can I live in Da Nang on $1,500/month?
In Da Nang, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $666 rent, $501 groceries, $83 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 $1,500/mo in Surabaya worth in Da Nang?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$1,522/mo in Da Nang using COL adjustment.