City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $5,000/month?
Surabaya vs Izmir — 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.
Izmir
Comfortable
COL+Rent: 20.2 (NYC=100)
$5,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Izmir.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Izmir | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $2,186 | $2,042 | +$144 |
| Groceries | $1,717 | $1,469 | +$248 |
| Dining Out | $271 | $688 | $417 |
| Transportation | $102 | $143 | $41 |
| Utilities | $395 | $351 | +$44 |
| Other / Misc | $329 | $307 | +$22 |
| Total | $5,000 | $5,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$5,000
per month
Izmir equivalent
$7,319
per month
You'd need $7,319/mo in Izmir 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 Izmir on $5,000/month?
In Izmir, $5,000/mo is rated "Comfortable". Allocations: $2,042 rent, $1,469 groceries, $688 dining.
Is Surabaya or Izmir cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Izmir 20.2 (NYC=100).
What is $5,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Izmir?
$5,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$7,319/mo in Izmir using COL adjustment.