City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $1,000/month?
Surabaya vs Lisbon — 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.
Lisbon
Likely Insufficient
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$1,000/mo may not cover basic costs in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $437 | $595 | $158 |
| Groceries | $343 | $139 | +$204 |
| Dining Out | $54 | $90 | $36 |
| Transportation | $20 | $23 | $3 |
| Utilities | $79 | $65 | +$14 |
| Other / Misc | $67 | $88 | $21 |
| Total | $1,000 | $1,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$1,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$3,174
per month
You'd need $3,174/mo in Lisbon 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 Lisbon on $1,000/month?
In Lisbon, $1,000/mo is rated "Likely Insufficient". Allocations: $595 rent, $139 groceries, $90 dining.
Is Surabaya or Lisbon cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $1,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Lisbon?
$1,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$3,174/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.