City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/month?
Surabaya vs Hyderabad — 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.
Hyderabad
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Hyderabad | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $1,004 | $129 |
| Groceries | $687 | $418 | +$269 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $251 | $143 |
| Transportation | $41 | $46 | $5 |
| Utilities | $158 | $130 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $151 | $20 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Hyderabad equivalent
$2,725
per month
You'd need $2,725/mo in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad on $2,000/month?
In Hyderabad, $2,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,004 rent, $418 groceries, $251 dining.
Is Surabaya or Hyderabad cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Hyderabad 18.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Hyderabad?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$2,725/mo in Hyderabad using COL adjustment.