City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Surabaya vs Delhi — 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.
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Delhi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $656 | $768 | $112 |
| Groceries | $515 | $293 | +$222 |
| Dining Out | $81 | $199 | $118 |
| Transportation | $31 | $33 | $2 |
| Utilities | $119 | $91 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $98 | $116 | $18 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,500
per month
Delhi equivalent
$2,239
per month
You'd need $2,239/mo in Delhi 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 Delhi on $1,500/month?
In Delhi, $1,500/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $768 rent, $293 groceries, $199 dining.
Is Surabaya or Delhi cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Delhi 20.6 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Surabaya worth in Delhi?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$2,239/mo in Delhi using COL adjustment.