City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Delhi
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.6 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Delhi.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Delhi | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $1,025 | $150 |
| Groceries | $687 | $391 | +$296 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $265 | $157 |
| Transportation | $41 | $44 | $3 |
| Utilities | $158 | $122 | +$36 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $153 | $22 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Delhi equivalent
$2,986
per month
You'd need $2,986/mo in Delhi to match $2,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $2,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$875 to rent, $687 to groceries, $108 to dining.
Can I live in Delhi on $2,000/month?
In Delhi, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,025 rent, $391 groceries, $265 dining.
Is Surabaya or Delhi cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Delhi 20.6 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Delhi?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$2,986/mo in Delhi using COL adjustment.