City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/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)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Hyderabad
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 18.8 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Hyderabad.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Hyderabad | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,186 | $2,510 | $324 |
| Groceries | $1,717 | $1,046 | +$671 |
| Dining Out | $271 | $628 | $357 |
| Transportation | $102 | $115 | $13 |
| Utilities | $395 | $324 | +$71 |
| Other / Misc | $329 | $377 | $48 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$5,000
per month
Hyderabad equivalent
$6,812
per month
You'd need $6,812/mo in Hyderabad to match $5,000/mo in Surabaya.
Other Budget Levels
FAQ
Can I live in Surabaya on $5,000/month?
Living in Surabaya on $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Budget allocates ~$2,186 to rent, $1,717 to groceries, $271 to dining.
Can I live in Hyderabad on $5,000/month?
In Hyderabad, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,510 rent, $1,046 groceries, $628 dining.
Is Surabaya or Hyderabad cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Hyderabad 18.8 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Hyderabad?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$6,812/mo in Hyderabad using COL adjustment.