City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Surabaya vs Edinburgh — 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.
Edinburgh
Moderate
COL+Rent: 40.3 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Edinburgh.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Edinburgh | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $976 | $101 |
| Groceries | $687 | $332 | +$355 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $254 | $146 |
| Transportation | $41 | $88 | $47 |
| Utilities | $158 | $203 | $45 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $147 | $16 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Edinburgh equivalent
$5,841
per month
You'd need $5,841/mo in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh on $2,000/month?
In Edinburgh, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $976 rent, $332 groceries, $254 dining.
Is Surabaya or Edinburgh cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Edinburgh 40.3 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Edinburgh?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$5,841/mo in Edinburgh using COL adjustment.