City Budget Comparison
Can You Live on $2,000/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)
$2,000/mo comfortably covers expenses in Surabaya.
Lisbon
Moderate
COL+Rent: 43.8 (NYC=100)
$2,000/mo covers essentials with some leisure in Lisbon.
Budget Breakdown
| Category | Surabaya | Lisbon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (avg 1BR) | $875 | $1,189 | $314 |
| Groceries | $687 | $277 | +$410 |
| Dining Out | $108 | $180 | $72 |
| Transportation | $41 | $45 | $4 |
| Utilities | $158 | $130 | +$28 |
| Other / Misc | $131 | $179 | $48 |
| Total | $2,000 | $2,000 | — |
Purchasing Power
Surabaya
$2,000
per month
Lisbon equivalent
$6,348
per month
You'd need $6,348/mo in Lisbon 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 Lisbon on $2,000/month?
In Lisbon, $2,000/mo is rated "Moderate". Allocations: $1,189 rent, $277 groceries, $180 dining.
Is Surabaya or Lisbon cheaper?
Surabaya is generally cheaper. COL+Rent: Surabaya 13.8 vs Lisbon 43.8 (NYC=100).
What is $2,000/mo in Surabaya worth in Lisbon?
$2,000/mo of purchasing power in Surabaya equals ~$6,348/mo in Lisbon using COL adjustment.