City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Surabaya vs Graz — Budget Breakdown
Numbeo 2026 country rankings (cost indices) and OECD 2025 PPP rates · April 2026
Feasibility
Surabaya
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 13.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Graz
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 39.4 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Graz.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Graz | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $437 | $453 | $16 |
| Groceries | $343 | $231 | +$112 |
| Dining Out | $54 | $112 | $58 |
| Transportation | $20 | $29 | $9 |
| Utilities | $79 | $106 | $27 |
| Other / Misc | $67 | $69 | $2 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,000
per month
Graz equivalent
$2,855
per month
You'd need $2,855/mo in Graz to match $1,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $1,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $1,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$437 to rent, $343 to groceries, $54 to dining.
Can I live in Graz on $1,000/month?
In Graz, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $453 rent, $231 groceries, $112 dining.
Is Surabaya or Graz cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Graz 39.4 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Graz?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$2,855/mo in Graz using COL adjustment.