City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Surabaya vs Davao — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Davao
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 14 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Davao.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Davao | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,186 | $1,605 | +$581 |
| Groceries | $1,717 | $1,828 | $111 |
| Dining Out | $271 | $548 | $277 |
| Transportation | $102 | $91 | +$11 |
| Utilities | $395 | $686 | $291 |
| Other / Misc | $329 | $242 | +$87 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$5,000
per month
Davao equivalent
$5,072
per month
You'd need $5,072/mo in Davao to match $5,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,186 to rent, $1,717 to groceries, $271 to dining.
Can I live in Davao on $5,000/month?
In Davao, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,605 rent, $1,828 groceries, $548 dining.
Is Surabaya or Davao cheaper?
Both cities are similarly priced. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Davao 14 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Davao?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$5,072/mo in Davao using COL adjustment.