City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $3,000/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)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Hyderabad
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.8 (NYC=100)
$3,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Hyderabad | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $1,312 | $1,506 | $194 |
| Groceries | $1,030 | $628 | +$402 |
| Dining Out | $163 | $377 | $214 |
| Transportation | $61 | $69 | $8 |
| Utilities | $237 | $195 | +$42 |
| Other / Misc | $197 | $225 | $28 |
| Total | $3,000 | $3,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$3,000
per month
Hyderabad equivalent
$4,087
per month
You'd need $4,087/mo in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad on $3,000/month?
In Hyderabad, $3,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $1,506 rent, $628 groceries, $377 dining.
Is Surabaya or Hyderabad cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Hyderabad 18.8 (NYC=100).
What is $3,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Hyderabad?
$3,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$4,087/mo in Hyderabad using COL adjustment.