City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,500/month?
Surabaya vs Florence — 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.
Florence
Tight Budget
COL+Rent: 45.3 (NYC=100)
$1,500/mo barely covers basics in Florence.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Florence | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $656 | $821 | $165 |
| Groceries | $515 | $231 | +$284 |
| Dining Out | $81 | $151 | $70 |
| Transportation | $31 | $26 | +$5 |
| Utilities | $119 | $148 | $29 |
| Other / Misc | $98 | $123 | $25 |
| Total | $1,500 | $1,500 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,500
per month
Florence equivalent
$4,924
per month
You'd need $4,924/mo in Florence 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 Florence on $1,500/month?
In Florence, $1,500/mo is rated "Tight Budget". Allocations: $821 rent, $231 groceries, $151 dining.
Is Surabaya or Florence cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Florence 45.3 (NYC=100).
What is $1,500/mo in Surabaya worth in Florence?
$1,500/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$4,924/mo in Florence using COL adjustment.