City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Florence
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 45.3 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Florence.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Florence | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,312 | $1,643 | $331 |
| Groceries | $1,030 | $461 | +$569 |
| Dining Out | $163 | $302 | $139 |
| Transportation | $61 | $52 | +$9 |
| Utilities | $237 | $295 | $58 |
| Other / Misc | $197 | $247 | $50 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$3,000
per month
Florence equivalent
$9,848
per month
You'd need $9,848/mo in Florence to match $3,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $3,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$1,312 to rent, $1,030 to groceries, $163 to dining.
Can I live in Florence on $3,000/month?
In Florence, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,643 rent, $461 groceries, $302 dining.
Is Surabaya or Florence cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Florence 45.3 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Florence?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$9,848/mo in Florence using COL adjustment.